This Discussion Paper from the BJS Federal Justice Statistics Program analyzes the factors that
affect sentencing determinations under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The impact of race on
sentencing is evaluated for a variety of Federal offenses including drug trafficking, bank robbery,
weapons offenses, fraud, larceny, and embezzlement. The effect of mandatory sentencing
statutes is also considered. Abt Associates, Inc. 12/93.
24-page summary
NCJ 145332
Full 229 page Discussion Paper
NCJ 145328
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