Jeff Johnson is the newest judge to take the bench in the fifth district of Virginia. He spent 25 years as a prosecutor before being elected to the court. He is known for his lenient views on drugs and his extreme conservative views on crimes of violence. Judge Johnson is about to sentence a drug offender who has been convicted for the third time. Judge Johnson views drug abuse as a sickness and a public health issue, not a criminal issue. What type of sentencing for this defendant would the judge likely favor?
A. Mandatory sentencing
B. Indeterminate sentencing
C. Determinate sentencing
D. Structured sentencing
Answer: B
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