Morris and Tonry Have Held That Intermediate Sanctions Are Rarely

question 75

Short Answer

Morris and Tonry have held that intermediate sanctions are rarely used in the United States,and judges tend to rely mostly on incarceration and probation.Discuss why this is the case.

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Definitions:

Defaulted

Refers to failing to fulfill a legal obligation, especially failure to pay a debt or appear in court as required.

Foreclosed

The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property due to the borrower's failure to pay the mortgage.

Improvements

Enhancements or upgrades made to a property or a product, increasing its value or functionality.

Mortgagees

Banks or other financial institutions that lend money to borrowers (mortgagors) for the purchase of property, holding a lien on the property as security for the repayment of the loan.