DEVELOPING SENTENCIG GUIDELINES IN MASSACHUSETTS: A WORK IN PROGRESS

CARNEY, FRANCIS J.

LAW AND POLICY, n.º 3/1998, pág. 247

1. Introduction. 2. The truth-in-sentencing law. 3. The sentencing commission. 4. Mission, sentencing purpose, and guiding principles. 5. The guidelines development process. 6. The sentencing guidelines legislation. 7. Intermediate sanctions and mandatory sentencing. 8. Reactions to the legislation. 9. Prospects for the future.