A Situation in Which Those Convicted of Similar Crimes Do

question 70

Multiple Choice

A situation in which those convicted of similar crimes do not receive similar sentences is:

• A) Sentencing disparity
• B) Sentencing discrimination
• C) Sentencing bias
• D) Sentencing equity

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Definitions:

Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect in full, often leading to an allowance for doubtful accounts as a contra asset on the balance sheet.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to manage accounts receivable and bad debt expense by estimating uncollectible accounts at the end of each period.

Net Income

The total revenue of a business minus total expenses, representing the profit made during a specific period.

Uncollectible Receivables

Accounts receivable that are considered to be uncollectable and are treated as a loss because payment is no longer expected.