Spohn (2000) Found That, in Several Studies, When Looking at the Interaction

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Essay

Spohn (2000) found that, in several studies, when looking at the interaction between the offenders' race and process-related factors, racial minorities are sentenced more harshly than Whites if they (1) are detained in jail prior to trial, (2) are represented by a public defender rather than a private attorney, (3) are convicted at trial rather than by plea, and (4) have more serious prior criminal records. Consider strategies that might prevent this type of disparity during the criminal justice process. Explain your answer.

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