Sentencing Guidelines Are Designed to Do All of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

Sentencing guidelines are designed to do all of the following except:​

• A) ​reduce disparity in sentencing for similar offenses.
• B) ​increase and decrease punishments for certain offenders and offenses.
• C) ​reduce prison overcrowding.
• D) ​enhance rehabilitative efforts to punish offenders.

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Definitions:

Maryland

A state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, known for its significant historical landmarks, diverse landscapes, and as the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem.

Mississippi

A state in the southern United States, known for its namesake river, rich cultural heritage, and significant role in American history, particularly during the Civil War and the civil rights movement.

Slave Families

Units of enslaved people, often forcibly separated by slave trade or owners, who formed familial bonds within the constraints of slavery in historical contexts.

West Indies

A region of the North Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean, encompassing a series of islands including the Greater and Lesser Antilles, known for its diverse cultures and histories.