Which of the Following Sentencing Practices Was Identified as an Example

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentencing practices was identified as an example of how incapacitation is used to ensure public safety?

• A)mandatory minimums
• B)indeterminate sentencing
• C)determinate sentencing
• D)truth in sentencing

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