Carolyn Strange: 1 book
Discretionary Justice
Pardon and Parole in New York from the Revolution to the Depression
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2016
The pardon is an act of mercy, tied to the divine right of kings. Why did New York retain this mode of discretionary justice after the Revolution? And how did governors’ use of this prerogative change with the advent of the penitentiary and the introduction of parole? This book answers these questions...
