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The Explosion in Criminal Penalties

The Explosion in Criminal Penalties

Cato Podcast · Cato Institute

March 10, 201414m 22s

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Show Notes

The dramatic rise in criminal penalties at both the state and federal level is cause for concern. Marc Levin of the Texas Public Policy Foundation argues that many petty crimes, though rightfully illegal, shouldn’t carry jail time. Restitution, he argues, is often a more appropriate penalty.

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