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Just deserts, as a philosophy of punishment, argues that criminal sanctions should be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense. This paper analyzes the severity of punishment meted out to felony offenders in a large urban jurisdiction in the Midwest and argues that two dimensions of criminal sanction need to be examined to understand ...
- John J. Sloan, J. Langly Miller
- 1990
This chapter analyses the retributivist principles of the ‘just deserts’ approach to sentencing endorsed by the Criminal Justice Act 1991 and its subsequent amendments. It examines the law and guidance on constructing seriousness and proportionality, and discusses criticisms of modern retributivism.
Nov 21, 2023 · The just deserts model is the philosophy of a fair and appropriate punishment that is related to the severity of the crime committed. This model is also referred to as the retribution...
Just deserts is a principle in criminal justice that advocates for punishment that is proportionate to the offense committed, emphasizing that offenders deserve to be punished in accordance with the severity of their crimes.
An article that applies the just deserts principle to assess the justice of recidivist statutes and Supreme Court decisions. The author argues that punishment should be proportionate to the unfair advantage the offender has taken by lawbreaking.
Just deserts is a principle of criminal justice that argues individuals should receive punishments proportional to the severity of their crimes. This concept emphasizes fairness and justice, asserting that offenders deserve to be punished in a manner that reflects their wrongdoing.
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Part III will examine what interests, under the just deserts theory, a victim has in plea bargaining. In Part IV, this Note will discuss the relevance of victim participation with regard to the traditional plea bargain parties.
