Section 2154 - Purposes of sentence review by Supreme Judicial CourtThe general objectives of sentence review by the Supreme Judicial Court are: [1989, c. 218, §5(NEW).]
1.Sentence correction. To provide for the correction of sentences imposed without due regard for the sentencing factors set forth in this chapter; [1991, c. 525, §1(RPR).]
2.Promote respect for law. To promote respect for law by correcting abuses of the sentencing power and by increasing the fairness of the sentencing process; [1989, c. 218, §5(NEW).]
3.Rehabilitation. To facilitate the possible rehabilitation of an offender by reducing manifest and unwarranted inequalities among the sentences of comparable offenders; and [1989, c. 218, §5(NEW).]
4.Sentencing criteria. To promote the development and application of criteria for sentencing which are both rational and just. [1989, c. 218, §5(NEW).]
1989, c. 218, § 5 (NEW) . 1991, c. 525, § 1 (AMD) .