Where is the Evidence? Comparing the Effects of Evidence Strength and Demographic Characteristics on Plea Discounts
Objectives It is well established that defendants who plead guilty receive reduced sentences compared to the likely outcome if convicted at trial. Prominent theories of plea bargaining posit that the plea discount is determined by the strength of the evidence against the defendant. Research on this...
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| Language: | English |
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2023
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Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2023, Volume: 39, Issue: 4, Pages: 919-949 |
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