Liberty and Justice for Some: Comparing DWI Convictions by Ethnicity

Authors

Gretel Busse, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Daniel Wilkerson, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

Crime, Race, DWI, Injustice, Incarceration, Attorney

Abstract

This study observes potential disadvantages faced by minorities in the criminal justice system. Using data from DWI cases, we compare outcomes for Hispanic and white criminal defendants. Controlling for BrAC and criminal history, we find that Hispanics are more likely than whites to be convicted and incarcerated, and less likely to use a private attorney.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Busse, Gretel and Wilkerson, Daniel, "Liberty and Justice for Some: Comparing DWI Convictions by Ethnicity" (2024). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 346.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/346

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2024-03-07

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Economics

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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