The Challenge of Imposing Just Sentences Under Mandatory Minimum Statutes: a Qualitative Study of Judicial Perceptions
Mandatory minimums limit judicial discretion in many jurisdictions in the United States, often compelling judges to impose harsh incarcerative terms. Using qualitative interviews with 41 criminal term judges presiding in a state in the United States, we explore how mandatory minimums influence the j...
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| Language: | English |
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2022
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Criminal justice policy review
Year: 2022, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Pages: 177-205 |
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