criminal justice

At the end of Courts, Chapter Four (p. 229), there are two very good discussion questions. As these questions so beautifully complement each other, lets look at them both.

• How might the development of sentencing guidelines only serve to “structure” unfair sentencing practices? 

• Why do some judges believe that plea bargaining has become an “arena for hidden disparity” when sentencing guidelines are enforced?   

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