A Judge Can Impose a Sentence That Is Longer Than

question 45

Multiple Choice

A judge can impose a sentence that is longer than the base sentence established by the legislature:

• A)judge is allowed to use his/her discretion and do this in all cases
• B)only if the jury found the facts used to determine the longer sentence were true
• C)whenever state legislation gives the judge the authority to do so
• D)never

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