Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor in Sentencing

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor in sentencing decisions?

• A) attitudes and values of the judge
• B) conflicting goals of criminal justice
• C) administrative pressures
• D) community values
• E) all of these are factors

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Definitions:

Prevailing Societal Norms

The dominant principles, standards, or behaviors that are accepted and practiced within a society.

Obstructionist Strategy

A business tactic where a company deliberately impedes or obstructs efforts, such as regulatory compliance or lawsuits, often to protect its own interests.

Social Responsibility

The ethical framework that suggests an entity, be it an organization or individual, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large.

Resist Pressures

The ability to withstand external forces or influences that could lead to deviation from a chosen path or decision.