Tag: sentencing
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Why sentencing can vary widely
Two people convicted of similar crimes can receive dramatically different sentences. The reasons are structural, well-documented, and often invisible to the public.
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The Impact of Prior Records on New Charges
Past convictions reshape every step of a new criminal case, from bail to sentencing. Here’s how priors actually function in the modern courtroom.
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The role of mandatory minimums
Mandatory minimum sentencing was sold as a tough-on-crime fix. Decades of data show it produced mass incarceration, racial disparities, and uncertain deterrent effect.