How Much Does A Prison Sentence Cost?

Under a new system, Missouri judges are able to tell you exactly how much the tab will be on a defendant’s potential prison sentence and compare that tab with the discounted probation price ticket. That state’s sentencing advisory commission is taking some heat for their cut and dry cost analysis approach to sentencing considerations. Advocates promise, however, that price is only one small factor that may be taken into consideration at sentencing time. [Read more…]