Examining the prevalence and correlates of a ‘senior citizen discount’ in US federal courts

摘要: Few studies focus on age as a factor influencing judicial decision-making, in spite of the widespread use control variable. Although limited research to have done so is inconsistent, most scholars agree that may be race- and/or gender-graded manner produces more severe sentences for certain race–gender–age combinations, especially young males who are Black or Latino. Less consensus exists with regard whether older defendants granted leniency sentencing process and, if so, effects also gender-graded. The present study examines this question by examining data from United States Sentencing Commission. presented reveal three noteworthy findings. First, ‘senior citizen discount’ insofar judges afford offenders than their younger counterparts. Second, compared males, females were treated greater judges. Finally, whereas Latinos 60...