How Do the Consequences of Pretrial Detention on Guilty Pleas and Carceral Sentences Vary between Misdemeanor and Felony Cases?
Christopher Thomas
Abstract:Pretrial detention functions differently depending on why an individual is referred to the legal system. For those charged with misdemeanor offenses, the pretrial process is often the primary punishment, irrespective of guilt or innocence. For those charged with felonies, the primary punishment often comes from the resulting adjudicative sentence. Thus, the consequences of such detention on guilty pleas and carceral sentences could vary starkly between misdemeanors and felonies. This study draws on a unique da… Show more
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