How do judges decide? : the search for fairness and justice in punishment /

'How Do Judges Decide?' is an ideal text for introductory courses on the judicial system, criminal law, law and society. It will help students understand patterns in the wide discretion and latitude given to judges within the US judicial system.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Spohn, Cassia
Corporate Author:	Sage Publications
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, c2009.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Subjects:	Sentences (Criminal procedure) > United States. Punishment > United States. Judicial process > United States. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Description
Summary:	'How Do Judges Decide?' is an ideal text for introductory courses on the judicial system, criminal law, law and society. It will help students understand patterns in the wide discretion and latitude given to judges within the US judicial system.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 357 pages) : illustrations.
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781452275048 (ebook) :