sentence-type-vocab

Assessment/Special Assessment (1)

A type of fine that always applies to each count of a convicted crime

Community Service (2)

Unpaid work that benefits the community

Damages (3)

An attempt to measure in financial terms the extent of harm a plaintiff has suffered because of the defendant’s actions. Damges can be compensatory, punative, or statutory, and are usually attached to civil cases.

Deportation (4)

Defendant is ordered to leave the country where the case is being tried

Drug Testing (5)

Regular screening ordered to test for drugs

Fine (6)

A financial punishment for violating a criminal law. Usually attached to criminal cases rather than civil.

Forfeiture (7)

Loss of property, right, or privilege without compensation

House Arrest (8)

Confinement to a particular location for the duration of the sentence

Incarceration (9)

Imprisonment

Injunction/Restraining Order (10)

Defendant is ordered to cease a particular action (e.g., using stolen IP in their business)

Mental Health Treatment (11)

Defendant is ordered to an inpatient or outpatient mental health facility or is ordered to attend therapy for mental health issues

No Internet Access (12)

Defendant is not allowed to access the Internet via any type of device

Probation (13)

Defendant is released into the community in lieu of a prison sentence, but is subject to sepcial conditions and restrictions such as other types of sentences in this vocabulary

Restitution (14)

An attempt to measure in financial terms the extent of the gains or profits the defendant obtained through harming the victim

Substance Abuse Treatment (15)

Defendant is ordered to attend inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse issues

Supervised Release (16)

Defendant is released into the community, subject to special conditions and restrictions, after the completion of a prison sentence