Which framework maintains that sentencing decisions are made by standards of blameworthiness, protection of the community, and the practical constraints and consequences of the sentencing decisions? Question options:a) focal concerns theoryb) qualified sentencingc) absolute sentencing theoryd) prosecutorial sentencing theory

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Ximena Padilla

6 November, 10:53

Which framework maintains that sentencing decisions are made by standards of blameworthiness, protection of the community, and the practical constraints and consequences of the sentencing decisions? Question options:a) focal concerns theoryb) qualified sentencingc) absolute sentencing theoryd) prosecutorial sentencing theory

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A. Focal concerns theory

Explanation:

Focal concern theory is a theory that is used to explain why people in lower class society is placed in the situation.

Standards of blameworthiness is a common term in this theory. This standard represents the things that often being blamed for the situation that forced people to be in lower status.

Such as They are not smart enough, they have bad luck and nothing they can do about it, they are not though enough, etc.