Question

what three organizational considerations may influence a judge's sentencing decision? Why would these influence the judge decisions?

Answer 1

The three organizational consideration that may influence a judge's sentencing decision are:

• Plea bargain.
• Prison overcrowding.
• Cost of the sentence vs benefits derived from it.

These three organizational considerations guide a judge to take decisions while sentencing. It helps them to evaluate what type of sentencing is appropriate for the defendant in the given context. If the defendant pleads guilty of their crime, it helps both the individual and court, as the further criminal procedures end up saving time and effort of the court, similarly, the individual gets some relief while sentencing in return. Similarly, the judges has to consider the present condition of the prisons and has evaluate the benefits of sentencing against the cost involved in it. Evaluating these conditions helps the judges to take a right decision while sentencing.