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Where Black Lives Matter Less: Understanding The Impact Of Black Victims On Sentencing Outcomes In Texas Capital Murder Cases From 1973 To 2018, Jelani Jefferson Exum, David Niven Jan 2022

Where Black Lives Matter Less: Understanding The Impact Of Black Victims On Sentencing Outcomes In Texas Capital Murder Cases From 1973 To 2018, Jelani Jefferson Exum, David Niven

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The systemic disregard for Black lives in America was on full display when footage of a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd went viral. Mr. Floyd’s resultant death set off protests declaring that Black Lives Matter throughout the nation and across the world. While national attention rightfully turned to demanding police accountability for undue violence, the prevailing conversation also incorporated at least a declared concern for addressing institutionalized racism within the criminal justice system and other American institutions. The term of the day became “antiracism.” With regard to police killings, the lesson is that police officers disproportionately …


Simplifying The U.S. Sentencing Commission’S Offense Scale, Peter B. Hoffman May 2000

Simplifying The U.S. Sentencing Commission’S Offense Scale, Peter B. Hoffman

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The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines: Where Do We Go From Here?, José A. Cabranes May 2000

The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines: Where Do We Go From Here?, José A. Cabranes

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No abstract provided.


The Reality Of Guidelines Sentencing, The Honorable Gerald W. Heaney May 2000

The Reality Of Guidelines Sentencing, The Honorable Gerald W. Heaney

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Sentencing Guidelines Conference: Opening Remarks, Roger L. Goldman May 2000

Sentencing Guidelines Conference: Opening Remarks, Roger L. Goldman

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No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Drugs Upon Sentencing Policy, Gerald F. Uelmen May 2000

The Impact Of Drugs Upon Sentencing Policy, Gerald F. Uelmen

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No abstract provided.