Assignment

A split sentence is one in which a juvenile is waived to adult court and then given a juvenile sanction and an adult sanction. If the offender fails the juvenile sanction, he or she will automatically be given the adult punishment.

• Using the library, course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the advantages and disadvantages of split sentences and any other pertinent issues with regard to split sentencing.
• Address the following in 6hundred-9hundred words:What is split sentencing? Describe in detail.
• Provide and describe 1-2 examples of split sentencing successes.
• Provide and describe 1-2 examples of split sentencing failures.
• Based on your research, is split sentencing an effective solution to a juvenile problem? Why or why not?
• Many opponents feel that juvenile offenders issued a split sentence are simply getting off easy. Do you agree with this sentiment? Why or why not?