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Sentencing Decisions Chapter Sixteen
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Courtroom Workgroup in Sentencing
Probation officer: Prosecutor: Defense attorney: Judge:
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Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports
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Classification of Defendants
Low-risk High-risk
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Sentencing Decisions Factors considered:
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Discrimination and Sentencing
Discrimination refers to illegitimate influences on the sentencing process.
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Sentencing Issues
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More Sentencing Issues
Truth in Sentencing Laws: San Diego County v. Romero: Ewing v. California:
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Increasing Severity of Penalties
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Negative Side Effects
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