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Sentencing Decisions Chapter Sixteen

Courtroom Workgroup in Sentencing Probation officer: Prosecutor: Defense attorney: Judge:

Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports

Classification of Defendants Low-risk High-risk

Sentencing Decisions Factors considered:

Discrimination and Sentencing Discrimination refers to illegitimate influences on the sentencing process.

Sentencing Issues

More Sentencing Issues Truth in Sentencing Laws: San Diego County v. Romero: Ewing v. California:

Increasing Severity of Penalties

Negative Side Effects