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anshika

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Which of the following is FALSE about the history of sentencing?
 
  a. The concern over judicial discretion in sentencing has an ancient heritage.
  b. Fixed sentencing prevailed from the 1600s until the latter part of the 1800s.
  c. A shift toward indeterminate sentences began in the latter part of the 1800s.
  d. In the 20th century, fixed sentences totally dominated criminal sentencing.

Question 2

A discretionary order of the Supreme Court to review a lower court decision is called a writ of review or a writ of certiorari.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Aug 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


anshika

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Reply 2 on: Aug 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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