John L. Pfaff

John L. Pfaff is a prominent American legal scholar and criminologist known for his research on the criminal justice system, particularly regarding mass incarceration in the United States. He argues that the expanding prison population is primarily driven by changes in prosecutorial practices and sentencing laws rather than crime rates. Pfaff's work emphasizes the need for reforms in the legal system to address issues of justice and efficiency. His insights challenge conventional beliefs about crime and punishment, promoting a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the growth of incarceration in America.