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Careful Scrutiny: The SJC and Mandatory Sentencing Laws

by Jared B. Cohen Legal Analysis  The Supreme Judicial Court has long grappled with mandatory sentencing laws, expressing considerable skepticism and concern about their efficacy and fairness. Statutes that compel a fixed or minimum sentence for certain crimes shift power and discretion from judges to prosecutors. They often prevent courts from making individualized sentencing decisions […]

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