Jane Is a Mother of Two

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jane is a mother of two. She was charged with second-degree murder for killing her husband in a fit of rage. According to state sentencing guidelines, Jane should have been sentenced to twelve to twenty years in prison. The judge instead sentenced Jane to ten years in prison since she had no prior criminal record and had two young children to raise. In this scenario, which of the following factors most likely influenced the judge's decision?

• A) Aggravating circumstances
• B) The chivalry effect
• C) The halo effect
• D) General deterrence

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