How do judges decide? : the search for fairness and justice in punishment /
Spohn, Cassia.
Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : SAGE,
c2009.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-348) and index.
The goals of sentencing -- The sentencing process -- How do judges decide? -- Sentencing disparity and discrimination : a focus on gender -- Sentencing disparity and discrimination : a focus on race and ethnicity -- The sentencing reform movement -- The impact of the sentencing reforms.
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Punishment
Judicial process