State and Local Governments Are Sometimes Forced to Find Ways

question 73

Essay

State and local governments are sometimes forced to find ways to generate additional revenue. Comment on the pros and cons of the following procedures:
a. Decouple what would be part of the piggyback format of the state income tax.
b. Tax amnesty provisions.
c. Internet shaming.

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Definitions:

Three-strikes

A legal principle mandating harsher sentences for repeat offenders, typically after three serious crimes.

Mandatory Minimum

A legal requirement that dictates the minimum sentence a judge must impose for a particular crime, reducing judicial discretion.

Rehabilitation

A process aimed at enabling individuals to restore their skills, health, or abilities, often used in the context of recovery from injury or in criminal justice.

Nothing Works

A controversial perspective in criminology that argues traditional rehabilitation programs are ineffective in reducing recidivism among convicted criminals.