法律代理与法外因素对非暴力轻罪案件结果的影响

IF 0.7 4区社会学 Q3 Social Sciences

Justice System Journal Pub Date : 2022-05-13 DOI:10.1080/0098261X.2022.2067800

Alisa Smith, Sean Maddan

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摘要

一些理论认为，法外因素影响刑事司法结果，特别是在不太严重的案件中。法律代理的目的是为被告提供正当程序和公平诉讼，即使在不太严重的案件中也是如此。因此，法律代理应该抵消法外因素对刑事司法结果的影响，无论是公共代理还是私人代理都应该如此。本研究考察了代表性和种族对易感性的交互影响，包括初审释放、审前转移提议和监禁判决，以检验这一命题。结果显示，公众代表对白人或非白人被告首次出庭时被释放或被判入狱的可能性没有改善。私人代理改善了白人被告而非白人被告在审前转移的结果。对这些发现的可能解释和理论意义以及对未来研究的建议进行了讨论。

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The Interaction between Legal Representation and Extralegal Factors on Nonviolent Misdemeanor Case Outcomes

Abstract Several theories propose that extralegal factors influence criminal justice outcomes, particularly in less serious cases. Legal representation is intended to afford defendants, even in less serious cases, due process and fair proceedings. So, legal representation should neutralize the effect of extralegal factors in determining criminal justice outcomes, and this should be the case whether the representation is public or private. This study examined the interactive effect of representation and race on predisposition release at first appearance, pretrial diversion offers, and jail sentences to test this proposition. The results showed that public representation did not improve outcomes for white or nonwhite defendants on their likelihood of release at first appearance or receiving jail sentences. Private representation improved outcomes for white defendants but not nonwhite defendants on offers of pretrial diversion. Possible explanations for and the theoretical implications of these findings and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Justice System Journal LAW-

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0.90

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14.30%

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期刊介绍： The Justice System Journal is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes original research articles on all aspects of law, courts, court administration, judicial behavior, and the impact of all of these on public and social policy. Open as to methodological approaches, The Justice System Journal aims to use the latest in advanced social science research and analysis to bridge the gap between practicing and academic law, courts and politics communities. The Justice System Journal invites submission of original articles and research notes that are likely to be of interest to scholars and practitioners in the field of law, courts, and judicial administration, broadly defined. Articles may draw on a variety of research approaches in the social sciences. The journal does not publish articles devoted to extended analysis of legal doctrine such as a law review might publish, although short manuscripts analyzing cases or legal issues are welcome and will be considered for the Legal Notes section. The Justice System Journal was created in 1974 by the Institute for Court Management and is published under the auspices of the National Center for State Courts. The Justice System Journal features peer-reviewed research articles as well as reviews of important books in law and courts, and analytical research notes on some of the leading cases from state and federal courts. The journal periodically produces special issues that provide analysis of fundamental and timely issues on law and courts from both national and international perspectives.