The lawmakers have their differences of opinion. One thing they certainly agree on is the fact that there are particular crimes with specific circumstances where the offender should serve time in prison. Specifically, the legislature wants to prohibit any defendant convicted of the crimes of aggravated assault, sexual assault, and any manslaughter or murder charge from being placed on probation

This type of sentence is referred to as:

a. mandatory minimum sentencing. c. indeterminate sentencing.
b. determinate sentencing. d. presumptive sentencing.


a

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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