Effect of Race and Eyewitness Testimonies on Attorney Plea Bargaining Recommendations

Effect of Race and Eyewitness Testimonies on Attorney Plea Bargaining Recommendations

Presenter(s)

John McCabe, Emily Cowen

Comments

Presentation: 2:00-2:20 p.m., Humanities 109

Description

Previous research has analyzed the effect that race has on plea bargaining decisions. Studies have shown discrepancies in plea recommendations between white and black defenders. There is a gap in the literature regarding the overlap of race, plea recommendations, and attorney experience. The current study analyzes differences between prosecutors and defense attorneys when recommending plea bargains involving cross race and same race eyewitness testimonies using data collected by Kathy Pezdek. The variables evaluated are race, plea recommendations, and attorney factors such as years of experience and type of attorney.

Publication Date

4-19-2023

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Mark Morgan

Primary Advisor's Department

Criminal Justice and Security Studies

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Critical Evaluation of Our Times; Diversity; Community

Effect of Race and Eyewitness Testimonies on Attorney Plea Bargaining Recommendations

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