"Is it fair to remove judicial discretion when sentencing criminals for certain crimes? This volume presents a . . . diversity of opinions . . . on the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing on crime, including the three strikes law. Readers are asked to examine the inherent fairness of mandatory sentences. Are they discriminatory? Do they usurp judicial power and result in overcrowded prisons? Or do they protect children and deter repeat offenders? Alternatives to mandatory sentences are also explored"--Amazon.
Contains twenty-five articles that offer differing perspectives on mandatory minimum prison sentences, discussing whether it helps to alleviate crime, the fairness of mandatory minimum sentencing, alternatives, and related topics.
