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Criminal Sentencing - Trends and Tribulations

NCJ Number
95303
Journal
Criminal Law Bulletin Volume: 20 Issue: 5 Dated: (September-October 1984) Pages: 417-429
Author(s)
V O'Leary
Date Published
1984
Length
13 pages
Annotation
For many years, the author of this timely contribution has been a leading figure in the area of sentencing and corrections. Here, President O'Leary of SUNY, Albany, looks to the past in sentencing as a framework for close analysis of present trends of the rediscovery of just deserts, and the invention of sentencing guidelines. There is much wisdom and knowledge here for the novice and expert alike. (Publisher abstract)

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