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Question

Your book discusses the sentencing process, which includes the role of Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports, the factors that judge's consider when handing down a sentence, and legislative sentencing guidelines which usually limit the judge's sentencing discretion. Please objectively discuss any component of sentencing, including, for example any of the following: victim-impact statements; the role of sentencing guidelines; the judge's discretion; factors that a judge considers when handing down a sentence, etc... If you express an opinion in your post, then you should also acknowledge and address a counterargument (whether to partially concede it or to contest its merit or import).