_____ sentencing is a type of sentence for which the legislature or a commission sets a minimum and maximum range of months or years. Judges are to fix the length of the sentence within that range, allowing for special circumstances.
A. indeterminate sentencing
B. presumptive sentencing
C. determinate sentencing
D. mandatory sentencing
E. preventative sentencing
Answer: B
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