In Sentencing Guidelines: I. a Commission Establishes a Range of Penalties from Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

In sentencing guidelines:
I. a commission establishes a range of penalties from which judges are to choose a specific sentence.
II. the seriousness of the crime is a major determinant of the sentence.
III. the offender's criminal history is a major determinant of the sentence.
IV. judges can depart from the guidelines, but must provide a reason for the departure.

• A) I, II, III, IV
• B) I, II, III
• C) I, II
• D) I, IV

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