Paying for the Past: The Case Against Prior Record Sentence Enhancements Test Bank

A Critical Examination of Prior Record Enhancements

Discover the hidden costs of prior record enhancements for repeat offenders and learn how to reduce racial disparities in criminal justice systems.

Detailed Analysis and Model Guidelines

Richard S. Frase and Julian V. Roberts provide a comprehensive examination of current prior record enhancements under sentencing guidelines across the US, drawing on empirical data and analyses of guidelines from multiple jurisdictions.

Key Findings and Recommendations

• Prior record enhancements generate adverse outcomes at sentencing.
• Justifications for prior record enhancements are uncertain and rarely subjected to critical appraisal.
• Punitive sentencing premiums for repeat offenders cannot be justified on grounds of prevention or retribution.

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