Under which system of sentencing does the judge sentence the offender, taking into consideration binding or nonbinding sentencing recommendations created by sentencing commissions?

A. intermediate sentencing
B. determinate sentencing
C. mandatory sentencing
D. sentencing guidelines


Answer: D

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