The judges should base the sentences on the different individuals on different factors. First, the nature of crimes determines the type of fines to levy on the individual, which is whether impose fines, community services or jail. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the jailing terms in states in the U.S especially California. Research has shown that overcrowding in California jails is prevalent due to the punishments proposed on the criminals (Dansky et al, 2006). For this reason, the lawmakers are obligated to formulate laws and regulations that reduce the congestion in the prisons. For instance, the judges could Continue reading...