Samuel Is Accused of Committing a Crime Involving Theft from a Local

question 177

Multiple Choice

Samuel is accused of committing a crime involving theft from a local store. In court both the judge and prosecutor read Samuel's presentence report, which shows that Samuel was stealing baby formula for his daughter. Judicial discretion in Samuel's case is key, and the goal is to sentence in his "best interest." Which type of approach does this exemplify?

• A)the rehabilitation approach
• B)selective incapacitation
• C)deterrence
• D)justice model

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