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The Deadly Flaw In Our Judgment, With Cass Sunstein

Big Brains

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The Sentence Reform Act of 19 84

Judge Frankle discovered the ram anoise in the criminal justice system. He started argue for clear, concise guide lines as a solution. In 19 84, the sentencing reform act created mandatory guide lines to restrict the range of criminal sentences. One study found that when guide lines were mandatory, harsh judges gave sentences almost three months longer than others.

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