Sentencing Reform Act
The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 introduced significant changes to the federal criminal justice system in the United States. It aimed to create more consistent and fair sentencing practices by establishing the United States Sentencing Commission. This commission developed sentencing guidelines to reduce disparities in punishment across different cases. The Act also limited the discretion of judges in sentencing, ensuring that sentences were more predictable and based on specific criteria, such as the severity of the crime and the offender’s criminal history. Overall, it sought to enhance fairness and accountability in federal sentencing.
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The Sentencing Reform Act, enacted in the mid-1980s in the United States, aimed to create more consistent and fair sentencing practices for federal crimes. It established guidelines to help judges determine appropriate sentences based on the severity of the offense and the offender's criminal history. This law sought to reduce disparities in sentencing, ensuring similar crimes received similar punishment, and emphasized rehabilitation over purely punitive measures. Overall, it was designed to enhance the justice system's integrity and predictability in sentencing decisions.