Assignment:
Sentencing Disparities
- Choose two (2) disparities mentioned in Chapter of the text that you believe commonly affect the outcome of most court trials during the sentencing phase. Describe at least two (2) scenarios where the chosen disparities had lessened the impact of the sentence imposed.
- Analyze the role that the victim impact statement plays in the sentencing phase of a criminal trial. Determine one (1) benefit for the judge and one (1) benefit for the victim when this type of statement is included in trial proceedings.
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.