After reading about the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 and the subsequent adjustments ordered by the Supreme Court, consider how these changes impact an individual judge's view of a "reasonable sentence." Then, in a post to the discussion board, answer these
questions:
- Describe how you would tell a "reasonable" sentence from an unreasonable one-what are the hallmarks of a reasonable sentence?
- How does a forensic psychologist's sentencing evaluation affect what would be considered a "reasonable sentence"?
- After reading about the changes to the Sentencing Reform Act, do you agree with the Supreme Court decisions to grant more discretion to federal judges? Why or why not?