Which of the Following Is FALSE About the History of Sentencing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about the history of sentencing?

• A)The concern over judicial discretion in sentencing has an ancient heritage.
• B)Fixed sentencing prevailed from the 1600s until the latter part of the 1800s.
• C)A shift toward indeterminate sentences began in the latter part of the 1800s.
• D)In the 20^th century,fixed sentences totally dominated criminal sentencing.

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