Does Reaching the Statute of Limitations Affect the Recidivist Behavior of Environmental Aggressors in Brazil?

Objectives This study examines the role of law enforcement procedures for environmental offenses. We test whether reaching the statute of limitations is associated with the recidivism of offenses against the flora in Brazil. Methods We analyze the universe of infractions issued by Brazil’s Federal E...

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Published in:Journal of quantitative criminology 2023-12, Vol.39 (4), p.897-917
Main Authors: Uhr, Daniel de Abreu Pereira, Uhr, Júlia Gallego Ziero, Peres, Renan Porn, Gehrke, Manoel, Eltz, Magnum Koury de Figueiredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminal law
Criminal sentences
Criminology
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Economic analysis
Environmental aspects
Environmental degradation
Failure
Law and Criminolgy
Law enforcement
Limitations
Methodology of the Social Sciences
Offenses
Original Paper
Recidivism
Recidivists
Sanctions
Sociology
Statistics
Survival analysis
Violations
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Summary:Objectives This study examines the role of law enforcement procedures for environmental offenses. We test whether reaching the statute of limitations is associated with the recidivism of offenses against the flora in Brazil. Methods We analyze the universe of infractions issued by Brazil’s Federal Environmental Agency from 2000 to 2010 using survival analysis and reweighting methods. Results Findings indicate that reaching the statute of limitations in administrative procedures increases the risk of recidivism for individuals by 188% and firms by 34%. Conclusion Ineffective sentencing practices stimulate repeated offenses against the environment and have significant consequences for environmental degradation in Brazil, a country that is central for actions to mitigate global environmental change.
ISSN:0748-4518
1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/s10940-022-09554-9