The Complexities of Criminal Sentencing

By Andy S. . . .

Larry and Andy discuss various strategies that prosecutors use in determining sentences.

Is there a difference between Federal prosecution and state level prosecution?                                 Do prosecutors try to throw the book at you or are they empathetic?
What are “law and order” politicians/
Do states have different policies for their sentences?
What determines the policies?
Is there a difference between jurisdictions in a single state?
Is prison rehabilitation or punishment?
Are sentence lengths based on evidence or feelings?

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