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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Bulletin editorial staff / The Bulletin
December 23, 2008
Judges, defense lawyers and prosecutors: All will tell you that the legal system regularly doles out different punishments for similar crimes. Defendants’ ages, circumstances and criminal backgrounds vary. Some people have highly skilled lawyers, and others do not. Some accept plea....