The Most Important Factor in Setting Normal Penalties Is the

question 38

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in setting normal penalties is the

• A)seriousness of the offense.
• B)prior record of the offender.
• C)persuasiveness of the prosecutor.
• D)skill of the defense attorney.

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