In Which of the Following Ways Do Victim Impact Statements

question 43

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways do victim impact statements (VISs) negatively influence sentencing decisions?

• A) They fail to provide judges with an understanding of all of the consequences of a crime.
• B) They result in the sentencing process being solely governed by reason rather than emotion.
• C) They tend to distract judges and juries from the facts of a case.
• D) They limit the judicial discretion of judges and juries.

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