After a guilty verdict in a trial, the judge may prescribe the sentence, unless the defendant requests that the jury do so. Which of the following is not generally one of the considerations in considering the sentence received by the defendant?
a. Race or ethnicity of the defendant
b. Past criminal record
c. Circumstances of the crime
d. Character of the defendant
e. All of the above are considerations in determining the sentence.
A
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