Should judges take the characteristics of the victim or the relationship between the victim and the offender
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Should judges take the characteristics of the victim or the relationship between the victim and the offender into consideration when determining the appropriate punishment? Why or why not? According to research on the death penalty and on sentencing decisions in sexual assault cases, do judges take these factors into account?
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Criminal Courts A Contemporary Perspective
ISBN: 9781506306575
3rd Edition
Authors: Craig T Hemmens, David C Brody, Cassia C Spohn
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