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Race And Sentencing Equality In Kentucky, Robert L. Hurley
Race And Sentencing Equality In Kentucky, Robert L. Hurley
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Disparity in sentencing felons based on racial considerations has long has been considered a problem for civil libertarians and scholars alike. Examining data gathered in Kentucky, this thesis addresses this issue through the application of recently developed methodological techniques. Utilizing an index of sentencing equality, this study shows that while differences do exist in black and white offender offense characteristics, these differences do not account for the variations in sentences rendered in cases of white as opposed to black felons. This exploratory research reviews and critiques previous research and provides evidence which should prove useful in resolving the problem of …
Slavery, Race, And The Criminal Law In Antebellum North Carolina: A Reconsideration Of The Thomas Ruffin Court, Patrick S. Brady
Slavery, Race, And The Criminal Law In Antebellum North Carolina: A Reconsideration Of The Thomas Ruffin Court, Patrick S. Brady
North Carolina Central Law Review
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