Previous Convictions at Sentencing Theoretical and Applied Perspectives

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Synopsis

This latest volume in the Penal Theory and Penal Ethics series addresses one of the oldestquestions in the field of criminal sentencing: should an offender's previous convictions affect the sentence? Although there is an extensive literature on the definition and use of criminal history information, the emphasis here is on the theoretical and normative aspects of considering previous convictions at sentencing. Several authors explore the theory underlying the practice of mitigating the punishments for first offenders, while others put forth arguments for enhancing sentences for recidivists.

Book details

Series:
Studies in Penal Theory and Penal Ethics (Book 4)
Author:
Julian V Roberts, Andreas Von Hirsch
ISBN:
9781782256069
Related ISBNs:
9781849466844
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-01-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2010
Copyright by:
The editors and contributors 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction