These Are Intended to Ensure Fair Sentencing by Ending the Reduction

question 14

Multiple Choice

These are intended to ensure fair sentencing by ending the reduction of terms in prison by grants of parole, ensuring that persons committing similar crimes serve similar terms, and ensuring that sentences reflect the severity of the criminal conduct.

• A)concurrent sentences
• B)determinate sentencing
• C)sentencing guidelines
• D)sentencing fairness

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Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance Method

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate, leading to higher depreciation expenses in the initial years of asset use.

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal periodic amounts.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, making it the simplest form of depreciation.

Residual Value

The projected worth of an asset upon reaching the conclusion of its operational lifespan.