Asked by april
                what factors go into the determination of each specific sentence? I am having a hard time describing this.
            
            
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                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    We'd be glad to help you describe this.  What factors have YOU found that determine each specific sentence?
    
                    Answered by
            april
            
    thats where im lost I know that legislature is the one whom decides the length of a sentence for certain ccrimes.
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    The judge decides the sentence, based on state law.  If the law mandates a sentence between 1 and 5 years for a specific crime, the judge takes mitigating factors (age, previous record, etc.) into consideration in sentencing a specific individual.
    
                    Answered by
            april
            
    thank you i found it.
    
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