Good governance, political experiences, and public support for mandatory sentencing: Evidence from a progressive US state

A shift in public mood and declining incarceration rates in the United States signal a potential change in the politics of punishment. This research considers whether the public continues to support mandatory sentencing. The study expands upon existing knowledge by testing theoretical predictions ab...

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Authors: Sundt, Jody L. (Author) ; Merritt, Cullen C. (Author) ; Schwaeble, Kathryn (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Punishment & society
Year: 2019, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Pages: 141-161
Online Access: Presumably Free Access
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Keywords:
Judges
Mandatory Sentencing
Prosecutors
Public Opinion
Trust in government