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Originally Posted by punkworld
Exactly.
Although one problem is that judges aren't usually fully free in their sentencing, and maximum sentences for teens often indeed aren't tough enough. However, that should lead to a change of laws, not to arbitrary application of laws.
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Thats what i meant.. i really dont understand why we have MAXIMUM sentences anyways.. if a judge is smart enough to figure out guilt or innocence, than im pretty sure he can stop himself from handing out inappropriate sentences...