Alex Was Recently Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

question 30

Multiple Choice

Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder.  Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive.  Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison.  He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home.  Alex was thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case otherwise.
The judge in Alex's case most likely had to use _____ to determine the sentence that must be rendered.

• A)sentencing guidelines
• B)discretion
• C)good time
• D)earned time

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