________ provide a system of structured sentences based on measures of offense severity and criminal history that is used to determine the length of the imprisonment

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Sentencing guidelines

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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If the manslaughter charge brought by Jeff Ashton evolved out of sympathy for the victim and his family, this might constitute a

a. conflict of interest b. bargain down c. post bail d. flee the county

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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