Judges Are Not Allowed to Depart from the Sentences Stated

question 33

True/False

Judges are not allowed to depart from the sentences stated in sentencing guidelines.

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Definitions:

Causes

Factors or conditions that bring about or significantly contribute to the occurrence of an event, behavior, or condition.

Status

A social or professional position, standing, or rank of an individual or entity within a society or organization.

Shaming

A social process of expressing disapproval aimed at inducing remorse in the person being shamed and discouraging deviant behavior.

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on theories explaining how social control mechanisms reduce or prevent deviant behavior, emphasizing the importance of societal bonds.