In What Case Did SCOTUS Strike Down a State Statute

question 50

Multiple Choice

In what case did SCOTUS strike down a state statute that empowered judges to increase the length of prison time beyond the "standard range" prescribed by the state's sentencing guidelines, based on facts that were not found by juries beyond a reasonable doubt?

• A)U.S. v. Booker
• B)Blakely v. Washington
• C)Rita v. U.S.
• D)Gall v. U.S.

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