Leniency for otherwise law-abiding citizens?: Testing the lapse theory and sentencing in England and Wales
Scholars have argued that otherwise law-abiding citizens who have "lapsed" and committed a crime deserve leniency. This is referred to as the lapse theory. The discussions, however, have mainly focused on the lack of previous criminal convictions. The purpose of this study is to expand on...
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| Language: | English |
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2025
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International journal of law, crime and justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 80, Pages: 1-12 |
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