What Is Not True About Intermediate Sentences

question 94

Multiple Choice

What is not true about intermediate sentences?

• A) They are alternatives to prison.
• B) They meet the need for fair, equitable, and proportional punishments.
• C) Sanctions include fines, home confinement, and restitution.
• D) They are a viable reason for prison overcrowding.

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