Assume Adam Was Convicted of Robbery and the Judge Wants

question 17

Multiple Choice

Assume Adam was convicted of robbery and the judge wants to impose a longer sentence because of Bill's physical injuries.

• A)The judge has discretion to impose any sentence authorized by the state's laws.
• B)The judge can impose a longer sentence as long as Adam was given notice before trial that the longer sentence was possible.
• C)The judge can impose a longer sentence only if the trier of the facts decided that the injuries were caused by Adam during the robbery.
• D)The judge does not have discretion to impose a longer sentence.

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