Judgments Made by the Courtroom Workgroup Regarding Second-Layer Cases

Judgments made by the courtroom workgroup regarding second-layer cases

A) are based on shared definitions of seriousness that promote consistent processing
B) are more likely than other types of cases to be based on extralegal factors
C) highlight the discretion and lack of predictability among American courtroom workgroups
D) are made uniformly using charging guidelines that limit discretion