Morris and Tonry Have Stated That Intermediate Sanctions Are Rarely

question 43

Essay

Morris and Tonry have stated that intermediate sanctions are rarely used in the United States, and judges tend to rely mostly on incarceration and probation. Discuss some of the reasons judges in the United States tend to have an "all or nothing" mentality regarding correctional options.

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