Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
In 1994, Congress passed the Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants law. Discuss the law, using the following questions to guide your response.
1. Define “truth-in-sentencing.”
2. What was the Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants law designed to accomplish?
3. What other mandatory sentencing movements is truth-in-sentencing linked to?
4. How has the Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grant changed the way states sentence offenders? Include a discussion of which states complied with the act.
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