Conviction paradox and compensatory punishment in criminal trials
Raluca Enescu
Citation: Raluca Enescu, Conviction paradox and compensatory punishment in criminal trials, in: Jusletter 16. Dezember 2013
Does a conviction for a serious crime require less evidence than one for a minor offence? Subsequently, if judges render a guilty verdict while having doubts, will they compensate for it with a more lenient sentence? A case of simple or aggravated assault was presented with a low or high probative value of evidence to four groups of judges. Their sentencing sheds light on the pitfalls of judicial reasoning.
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