What Was the Purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984

question 22

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984?

• A) give white-collar offenders harsher sentences
• B) give white-collar offenders a lower chance of incarceration
• C) equalize sentences for street criminals and white-collar offenders
• D) increase sentences for street criminals to increase the gap between street criminals and white-collar offenders

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