Sentencing & Goals

 What type of sentencing model would you use to sentence the offenders? What actual sentence would you impose (type and time)? What are the goals of sentencing that are associated with your decision? Please select one of the scenarios below to discuss. Do not use current sentencing strategies to determine your sentence. You are to discuss what you think is appropriate, not what is already in place. Maria Hernandez is 45 years old. She was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor. She basically prostituted her 11 year old niece of whom she was the legal guardian. Maria made her niece have sexual relations with hundreds of men in the Homestead area. Maria has not accepted responsibility and she does not believe that she did anything wrong. Maria does not have a criminal history.