Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7242214 Journal of Criminal Justice 2018 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
The Depravity Standard is validated for application to murder cases to inform the presence or absence of the 25 items of depravity. It enables assessment of relative depravity of a perpetrator's intent, victim choice, actions, and attitudes. Application of the Depravity Standard relies on evidence, minimizes bias and prejudice, and promotes fairness in sentencing and release decisions.
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