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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Definitions:

No-par Common Stock

Shares issued without a par value, allowing the company more flexibility in setting their price.

Paid-in Capital

The total amount of capital that shareholders have contributed to a company in exchange for shares of stock.

Fair Market Value

The price that a willing buyer and a willing seller agree upon when both parties have reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts and neither is under compulsion to buy or sell.