According to Professor John C. Coffee, which of the following is true of judicial discretion in sentencing?

A. It leads judges to make inconsistent decisions.
B. It results because of the insufficient dissemination of information about a defendant.
C. It prevents judges from imposing a wide variety of sentences to fit specific criminal situations.
D. It lessens the opportunity for sentencing disparity or discrimination.


Answer: A

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