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jho37

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Scott's 5-year sentence is for a definite term of 5 years. This is the maximum sentenced set in law by the legislature. What type of sentence will Scott be serving?
 
  a. mandatory c. indeterminate
  b. determinate d. presumptive

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Scott decided that he was going to reject the plea deal offered by the prosecutor of 2 years in prison. Instead, he opts for a trial, where he is found guilty by a jury after 2 hours of deliberation. The judge imposes a 4-year sentence for the aggravated assault and a 1-year sentence for the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The judge informs Scott that the sentences will be imposed at the same time, but they will be served one after the other. Therefore, Scott must serve 5 years in state prison. What type of sentences will Scott be serving?
 
  a. concurrent
  b. consecutive
  c. simultaneous
  d. specific


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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