Sentencing Guidelines Intended to Do All of the Following EXCEPT

question 1

Multiple Choice

Sentencing guidelines intended to do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) restrain judges' discretion.
• B) reduce inequalities in sentencing.
• C) take into account the past criminal history of the defendant.
• D) increase the severity of sentences.

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Definitions:

Thanatology

The scientific study of death and the practices associated with it, including the grief process.

Gerontology

Study of the aged and the process of aging.

Geriatrics

Branch of medicine concerned with processes of aging and medical conditions associated with old age.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide support and comfort to individuals in the final phase of a terminal illness, focusing on quality of life.