Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Stanford Law Review

Abstract

Barkow highlights why trends in federal system of sentencing are problematic and why it is important for Congress to pay close attention to federalism values when considering sentencing policy. Among others, he begins by discussing the appropriately limited nature of federal criminal jurisdiction. Afterwards explains that limited federal jurisdiction over crimes is particularly important because of shortcomings in the politics of sentencing at the federal level as compared to the politics of sentencing at the state level and because of the greater ability of the states to respond to the diverse preferences of local communities.

First Page

119

Volume

58

Publication Date

10-1-2005

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