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Careful Scrutiny: The SJC and Mandatory Sentencing Laws

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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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