Trials and Tribulations: the Trial Tax and the Process of Punishment
The jury trial has long been a keystone of the American criminal justice system. Few defendants exercise their right to trial, however, and those who do tend to receive significantly harsher punishments if convicted. This phenomenon, known as a trial tax or, conversely, as a guilty plea discount, is...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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Crime and justice
Year: 2019, Volume: 48, Pages: 313-363 |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
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