In calculating and/or sentencing a person under the DSL, the upper term is called the:

A) Principal term.
B) Presumptive term.
C) Aggravated term.
D) Mitigated term.
E) Aggregate term.


C

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. offender accountability B. revenue C. rehabilitation D. deterrence

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Which of the following statements about the bail system is true?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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