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The push for indeterminate sentencing was based on what assumption about criminals? a. Criminals were essentially con artists. b. They were sick, not bad, and therefore could be treated. c. They were bad, not sick, and therefore could not be treated. d. Judges needed more interactions with criminals to better sentence them.

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          The push for indeterminate sentencing was based on what assumption about criminals? 	a. Criminals were essentially con artists.	 	b. They were sick, not bad, and therefore could be treated.	 	c. They were bad, not sick, and therefore could not be treated.	 	d. Judges needed more interactions with criminals to better sentence them.

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04/18/2022

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Step 1: The push for indeterminate sentencing refers to the movement towards allowing judges to have more discretion in determining the length of a criminal's sentence. Show more…

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The push for indeterminate sentencing was based on what assumption about criminals? a. Criminals were essentially con artists. b. They were sick, not bad, and therefore could be treated. c. They were bad, not sick, and therefore could not be treated. d. Judges needed more interactions with criminals to better sentence them.