Do you think that judges should have discretion about the lowest sentences they can hand down to convicted criminals, or should lawmakers impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes?

Conducted

September 17, 2016

2653 US adults surveyed

Conducted September 17, 2016

YouGov surveyed 2653 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Judges should have discretion

43%

Lawmakers should set mandatory minimums

33%

Not sure

24%

Do you think that judges should have discretion about the lowest sentences they can hand down to convicted criminals, or should lawmakers impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes?

Conducted September 17, 2016

YouGov surveyed 2653 US adults

Judges should have discretion

43%

Lawmakers should set mandatory minimums

33%

Not sure

24%

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