CJ 263: Prosecution and Sentencing Course Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the CJ 263 syllabus covering key course terminology, policies, assignments, grading breakdowns, required materials, and scheduled guest speakers.

CJ 263

A Fall 2026 course at Quinnipiac University titled Prosecution and Sentencing, taught by Professor Gregory L. Borrelli in CAS room 206 on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:10 p.m.

Trial Tax

A factor considered in sentencing referring to the extra penalty or harsher sentence imposed on a defendant who chooses to go to trial rather than accept a plea bargain.

Courtroom Workgroup

The informal network and working relationship between judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys that influences processes and sentencing outcomes within the criminal justice system.

Midterm and Final Exams (CJ 263)

Two examinations worth 20 percent each (40 percent total of the final grade), each consisting of 50 multiple choice and true/false questions worth 2 points each.

Term/Reflection Paper

An assignment accounting for 15 percent of the final grade that addresses course topics in the context of the book Courtroom 302.

Class Quizzes (CJ 263)

Five in-class assessments accounting for 10 percent of the grade, each featuring 10 multiple choice and true/false questions, with the lowest score dropped.

Canvass Discussion Boards

Weekly online assignments accounting for 15 percent of the grade requiring a response to the prompt and a reply to a classmate by 5:00 PM on the Monday before class.

Attendance Policy (CJ 263)

A grading component worth 10 percent where students earn 100 percent for attending and zero percent for missing class; students over 15 minutes late are marked absent, and up to two missed classes are permitted without penalty.

Artificial Intelligence Policy (CJ 263)

A course rule permitting generative AI tools solely for grammar/spell checking and brainstorming/outlining, while strictly prohibiting AI from drafting or writing any portion of assignments.

How Do Judges Decide? The Search for Fairness and Justice in Punishment

A required 2nd Edition textbook for CJ 263 authored by Cassia Spohn.

Criminal Courts, A Contemporary Perspective

A required 6th Edition textbook for CJ 263 written by Craig Hemmens et al.

Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse

A required textbook for CJ 263 authored by Steve Bogira.

Ryan O'Neill

A criminal defense attorney featured as a guest speaker during Week 5 of the CJ 263 course.

Christie Ciancola

A victim advocate featured as a guest speaker during Week 6 of the CJ 263 course.

Kristin Sorlie

A Jail Diversion Clinical Social Worker featured as a guest speaker during Week 9 of the CJ 263 course.

Course Withdrawal Deadline (Fall 2026)

Friday, October 30, 2026, which is the last day to withdraw from undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses with a grade of W.