Sentencing in the Federal Courts: Does Race Matter?
The Transition to Sentencing Guidelines, 1986-90: Summary

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