Judicial Discretion:

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ISBN: 9783639096811

ISBN-10: 3639096819

ISBN-13: 9783639096811

Edition: 2008

Authors: Tina Freiburger

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A profuse body of research has been conducted examining the influence of extralegal factors on judges' sentencing decisions. Commonly found in this body of literature, is the finding that gender influences judges' decisions, with greater leniency being granted to female than male defendants. Theoretical explanations proposed my familial paternalism, however, suggest that findings of leniency for females may be overstated due to the interaction of gender and familial status impacts. While this argument has been supported in qualitative research, few quantitative inquires have been conducted. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the impact of these variables on sentencing and…

Book details

List price: $111.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Vdm Verlag Dr Mueller E K
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 220
Language: English