Alex Was Recently Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

question 4

Multiple Choice

Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder.Based upon state law,the judge was forced to sentence Alex to 25 years in prison.The judge in Alex's case had no discretion because of ______ laws in his state.

• A)sentencing guideline
• B)indeterminate sentencing
• C)good time
• D)earned time

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Definitions:

Pons

The bridgelike structure that connects the medulla and the cerebellum.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ, or in neuroscience, a region in the brainstem involved in regulating vital body functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, encompassing the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where nerve impulses pass through the neurotransmitter.