What is the main goal of the sentencing guidelines?

What will be an ideal response?


The main goal, according to the authors, is to produce fair and honest outcomes that minimize disparities based on defendant’s social characteristics.

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All of the following information is recorded in the Summary Reporting System except:

A. whether a rape was attempted or completed B. whether a robbery involved a weapon C. the victim–offender relationship in an assault D. the type of motor vehicle stolen

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The UCR was created in 1982 to replace the outdated NIBRS system

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Punishment of criminals that is intended to be an example to the public and to discourage the commission of offenses by others is known as___________________

a. specific deterrence b. specific retribution c. general deterrence d. general retribution

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The department to which Alan is applying is in the process of calling his character references. This process is a part of a

a. psychological tests b. background check c. fitness test d. financial check

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