The Influence of Type of Defense Counsel on Prosecutorial and Judicial Decision Making in Domestic Violence Cases

This study examines the influence of the type of defense counsel on prosecutorial and judicial decisions in domestic violence cases. We found that the type of defense counsel mattered more in sentencing compared with previous decision points. Cases handled by private attorneys were less likely to ex...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Crime and delinquency 2019-11, Vol.65 (12), p.1623-1647
Hauptverfasser:	Kutateladze, Besiki Luka, Leimberg, Anna
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attorneys Court decisions Criminal sentences Decision making Defendants Domestic violence Imprisonment Legal counsel Prosecutions Public prosecutors State court decisions Tests
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