Does Leniency for First Offenders Pay Off? (opens in new tab)

Consider a person who is convicted of a misdemeanor. It is their first offense. Should that person be punished to the full extent of the law, or dealt with more leniently? Depending on one’s prejudices, a theoretical case can be made for either approach. Lenient treatment has a risk of causing the offender, along with … Continue reading Does Leniency for First Offenders Pay Off? The post first appeared on .