MODELING DISCRETION IN AMERICAN SENTENCING SYSTEMS

REITZ, KEVIN R.

LAW AND POLICY, n.º 4/1998, pág. 389

1. Introduction. 2. Discretion theory for sentencing systems. a) Definitions. b) Diagrams. c) Five hypotheses. 3. Modeling sentencing discretion in three guideline jurisdictions. a) The federal system. b) Pennsylvania. c) Minnesota. 4. Conclusion. 5. Notes. 6. References.