Victim Impact Statements

    Victim Impact Statements (hereinafter referred to as “VISs”) are statements read by, or on behalf of, crime victims at the sentencing phase of criminal trials. VISs have been occasionally constitutionally challenged in American courts. The challenges...

Victim impact statements

Should law enforcement officers inform a crime victim about victim impact statements? ? Would it depend on the crime? ? How would you discuss it with a victim? ? How does this form and explanation of rights assist victims in the criminal justice process? ? Would the...