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debasdf

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The typical delinquent detainee is all of the following except:
 
  a. over 16 years of age
  b. charged with a violent crime
  c. a racial or ethnic minority
  d. female

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Define, discuss, compare, and contrast sentencing disparity and sentencing discrimination.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

Discriminatory sentencing arises due to discretionary decision making based on extralegal considerations such as race, ethnicity, gender, and social class. Numerous studies have probed the extent to which these extralegal variables improperly influence sentencing outcomes. The results from these studies are mixed. Disparity refers to inconsistencies in sentencing resulting from the decision-making process. There is disparity in the sentences given to defendants in different states due to differences in state laws. In addition, researchers also acknowledge that differences in judicial backgrounds and attitudes contribute to disparate sentencing outcomes.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


deja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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