Many Misunderstand Split Sentencing and Believe

question 1

Multiple Choice

Many misunderstand split sentencing and believe

• A) sentences are split between rehabilitation and incapacitation and offenders are beating the system
• B) split sentences are just another word for probation where offenders are not actually incarcerated
• C) the criminal justice system is tough because split sentences include incarceration to jail and then prison
• D) the criminal justice system is weaker than it actually is if only accounting for offenders sentenced to prison and excluding split sentences

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