Question 1

Define the term habitual offender statutes?

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Question 2

Plea bargains are agreements between defendants and prosecutors in which defendants agree to plead guilty in exchange for certain concessions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss sentencing disparity. Give an example of legitimate sentencing disparity and illegitimate sentencing disparity in your discussion.

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Question 4

Who retains the final authority over sentencing decisions?

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A)  prosecutors 
B)  defense attorneys 
C)  governors 
D)  judges

Question 5

Which of the following can lead to a reduction in the charge or charges filed against the defendant?

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A)  shock probation 
B)  presentence investigation report 
C)  plea bargain 
D)  victim impact statement

Question 6

Who devises the sentencing guidelines?

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Question 7

What is indeterminate sentencing?

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Question 8

In most states and in federal court, sentencing is determined by

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A)  a jury. 
B)  a commission. 
C)  a board. 
D)  a judge.

Question 9

Christopher has received two separate sentences, 10 years for robbery and 10 years for aggravated assault crimes. He will be serving a total of 10 years for both crimes. This is an example of a _____ sentence.

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A)  split 
B)  concurrent 
C)  indeterminate 
D)  consecutive

Question 10

Define the term consecutive sentencing.

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Question 11

What was the purpose of the United States Sentencing Commission?

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Question 12

Life without parole (LWOP) sentences are usually imposed on those convicted of

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A)  identity theft 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  murder 
D)  larceny

Question 13

Susan received a sentence of no less than 2 or 3 years to 10 years. This is an example of a

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A)  determinate sentence 
B)  concurrent sentence 
C)  split sentence 
D)  indeterminate sentence

Exam 5: Sentencing: The Application of Punishment