Sentencing Commissions

Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Gerben Bruinsma & David Weisburd eds., Springer, 2014

Marquette Law School Legal Studies Paper No. 13-05

15 Pages Posted: 12 Jan 2013 Last revised: 10 Dec 2013

Date Written: January 10, 2013

Abstract

This essay surveys the history and performance of sentencing commissions in the United States, and considers future directions for their development.

Keywords: sentencing commissions, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, Marvin E. Frankel, United States Sentencing Commission

Suggested Citation

O'Hear, Michael M., Sentencing Commissions (January 10, 2013). Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Gerben Bruinsma & David Weisburd eds., Springer, 2014, Marquette Law School Legal Studies Paper No. 13-05, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2199095

Michael M. O'Hear (Contact Author)

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