1. I'd like to see at least two common theories of punishment. Which (one) theory of punishment do you think should dominate sentencing and why.
2. What is the difference between discrimination in sentencing and disparity in sentencing?What does current research indicate about whether these two principles are creating unfair application of the law in the system.

I'd like to see a brief description of the following reforms and/or changes to the New York's criminal justice system mentioned in the article and state whether you believe these changes are necessary to the criminal justice system in New York or in the state where you reside or in the U.S. (why/why not) based on your understanding.

1) Setting monetary bail

2) The prosecutor's "discovery obligations"

3) The defendant's right to a statutory speedy trial