{"product_id":"sentencing-the-self-convicted-9781509957477","title":"Sentencing the Self-Convicted","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses the fundamental ethical and legal aspects, penal consequences, and social context arising from a citizen’s acceptance of guilt. The focus is upon sentencing people who have pleaded guilty; in short, post-adjudication, rather than issues arising from discussions in the pretrial phase of the criminal process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of defendants across all common law jurisdictions plead guilty and as a result receive a reduced sentence. Concessions by a defendant attract more lenient State punishment in all western legal systems. The concession is significant: At a stroke, a guilty plea relieves the State of the burden of proving the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and in open court. Plea-based sentencing has become even more visible in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides insightful commentary on the following questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf an individual voluntarily accepts guilt, should the State receive this plea without further investigation or any disinterested adjudication?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs it ethically acceptable to allow suspects and defendants, to self-convict in this manner, without independent confirmation and evidence to support a conviction?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf it is acceptable, what is the appropriate State response to such offenders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the defendant is detained pretrial, the ability to secure release in return for a plea may be particularly enticing. Might it be too enticing, resulting in wrongful convictions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSentencing the Self-Convicted\u003c\/em\u003e offers a deep exploration of these critical questions, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the implications of plea-based sentencing in modern legal systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598160445676,"sku":"9781509957477","price":223.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/89520ff97ef3dad355fa3df6a38fe46f.jpg?v=1778026944","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/sentencing-the-self-convicted-9781509957477","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}