At the end of Courts, Chapter Four (p. 229), there are two very good discussion questions. As these questions so beautifully complement each other, lets look at them both.

• How might the development of sentencing guidelines only serve to “structure” unfair sentencing practices? 

• Why do some judges believe that plea bargaining has become an “arena for hidden disparity” when sentencing guidelines are enforced?   

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