Offense Seriousness Is Determined by Both (1) the Extent Victims

question 23

Multiple Choice

Offense seriousness is determined by both (1) the extent victims feel wronged and (2) __________.

• A) The number and severity of injuries sustained by victims.
• B) The degree victims consider themselves vulnerable to future victimizations.
• C) How much money victims had to spend on lawyer's fees when prosecuting the offenders.
• D) Whether members of the criminal justice system believed victims.
• E) None of the above.

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