Under Which System of Sentencing Does the Judge Sentence the Offender

question 9

Multiple Choice

Under which system of sentencing does the judge sentence the offender to a set term within a range established by the legislature?

• A) intermediate sentencing
• B) determinate sentencing
• C) mandatory sentencing
• D) sentencing guidelines

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