Sentences Determined Under Sentencing Guidelines Are Based Primarily on a Combination

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sentences determined under sentencing guidelines are based primarily on a combination of:

• A)the seriousness of the crime and the offender's age.
• B)the seriousness of the crime and the harm caused to the victim.
• C)the offender's criminal history and whether the crime was violent.
• D)the seriousness of the crime and the offender's criminal history.

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Definitions:

Sertoli Cell

A type of somatic cell found within the seminiferous tubules of the testis that supports and nourishes developing sperm cells.

Zona Pellucida

The zona pellucida is a glycoprotein layer surrounding the plasma membrane of an oocyte or early-stage embryo, playing a crucial role in fertilization and preventing polyspermy.

Effaced

In medical terms, often relates to the thinning and stretching of the cervix in preparation for childbirth; in a general context, it can mean erased or made less clear.

Cervix

The lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, playing key roles in childbirth and menstrual flow.