______ Occurs When There Is a Wide Variation in Sentences

question 48

Multiple Choice

______ occurs when there is a wide variation in sentences received by different offenders.

• A) Sentencing disparity
• B) The Fair Sentencing Act
• C) The Anti-Drug Abuse Act
• D) The U.S. Sentencing Commission Report to Congress

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Definitions:

Legislatures

Elected bodies of government responsible for enacting laws, regulations, and typically consisting of one or two chambers or houses.

Courts

Institutions designated by a legal system to adjudicate disputes, interpret laws, and administer justice.

Secondary Deviance

The process of a person’s self-concept changing after being publicly labeled as deviant, leading to further deviant behavior.

Deviant Identity

The self-conception and social identity of an individual who is seen as deviating from the norms or values of society, often resulting in stigma or social exclusion.