英美同案不同罚现象研究

英美作为英美法系的代表，至今仍然没有适用于全国的统一刑法典，而是采用习惯法、判例法和单行法规相结合的形式，这种实用性的特点既有其一定的优点，又有相应不可避免的缺陷，其中最突出的表现就是同案不同罚现象始终附随着司法运作的整个过程。在英美这样总体的法律框架内，与导致同案不同罚现象相关的因素主要有判例法、法官的自由裁量权、排除合理怀疑的证据规则和辩诉交易制度，并且针对同案不同罚现象，英美制定了细致入微的量刑指南来对其进行制约。

The Phenomenon of Different Verdicts of Punishment in Similar Cases in Britain and America

As the typical representatives of Common Law system,Britain and America do not have a uniform criminal code but rather practice a pattern integrating common law,case law and specific regulations,in which advantages and defects coexist.A case in point is the phenomenon of different verdicts of punishment in similar cases throughout the whole legal procedure,which involves the factors of case law,discretion of judge,proof beyond reasonable doubt,and plea bargaining.Herein,Britain and America enact delicate me...