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lb_gilbert

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How has judicial discretion in sentencing changed since the 1970s? What are the effects of this?
 
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Use examples to describe the phenomenon called white-collar crime and discuss why that form of crime is treated more leniently than street crime.
 
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Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Note the amount of discretion judges had in the 1970s.
2. Articulate the ways this discretion has changed.
3. Point out the effects this change has had.

Answer to Question 2

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Explain white-collar crime using examples.
2. Explain street crime using examples.
3. Analyze American values to show why white-collar crimes are not treated as harshly.


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

brbarasa

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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