Pretend you have a sound mind. Google “parsimony in sentencing.”

Author: conorlarkin (22760 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 2:02 am on Jun 24, 2026

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In criminal justice, parsimony dictates that a sentence must be no more severe than strictly necessary to achieve the goals of punishment (rehabilitation, deterrence, public protection, and just punishment). It acts as a brake on excessively harsh penalties and excessive incarceration.

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Replies to: “Pretend you have a sound mind. Google “parsimony in sentencing.””

Justice served? [NT] [LINK] - iairishcheeks - 11:18pm 6/23/26 (11) [View All]
- This line is hilarious. - jakers - 2:11am 6/24/26
- Remember kids, Antifa is just an idea. - jakers - 2:05am 6/24/26
- No. Excessive tenfold. You have horrible judgment in all matters. [NT] - conorlarkin - 1:35am 6/24/26
  - You don't even know what my opinion is, this is supposed to be an open discussion [NT] - iairishcheeks - 2:32am 6/24/26
    - It’s your thread. [NT] - conorlarkin - 2:52am 6/24/26
      - It is, and it started with a simple question and a link to an article. - iairishcheeks - 4:05am 6/24/26
- Kinda odd how this is justice served when you don’t see Jan. 6 attacks on officers - jimbasil - 12:47am 6/24/26
  - That's a straw man answer to an open question. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 12:59am 6/24/26
- Yep. If you want to do those kinds of acts, don't do them in Texas. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 12:03am 6/24/26
  - Pretend you have a sound mind. Google “parsimony in sentencing.” - conorlarkin - 2:02am 6/24/26
  - Do you have any sympathy for those who are radicalized through our ed sys, pols & social media? [NT] - iairishcheeks - 12:20am 6/24/26

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