Sentencing Disparity Refers to the

question 31

Multiple Choice

Sentencing disparity refers to the

• A)tendency for different judges to apply different sentences for the same offense.
• B)fact that judges believe that the purpose of sentencing the convicted is deterrence,but the general public believes the purpose is retribution.
• C)tendency for judges to ignore differences in recidivism rates for different crimes.
• D)difference between the sentence given by a judge and the amount of time a convicted offender actually serves.

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