What Sentencing Guidelines Require a Judge to Provide an Explanation

question 11

Multiple Choice

What sentencing guidelines require a judge to provide an explanation for any deviation?

• A)presumptive sentencing guidelines
• B)indeterminate sentencing guidelines
• C)prescriptive sentencing guidelines
• D)voluntary sentencing guidelines

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