Severity of the Offense, Criminal Record, Use of a Weapon

question 22

Short Answer

Severity of the offense, criminal record, use of a weapon, and use of violence are _____ variables considered in sentencing.

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Definitions:

Directional Terminology

A set of terms used to describe the relative locations of parts of the body in relation to each other.

Caudal

Pertaining to the tail or posterior part of the body, often used to describe direction in anatomy.

Proximal

Situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.

Inguinal Region

The area of the lower abdomen, located just above the groin, where the thighs meet the torso.