In sentencing guidelines:
I. a commission establishes a range of penalties from which judges are to choose a specific sentence.
II. the seriousness of the crime is a major determinant of the sentence.
III. the offender's criminal history is a major determinant of the sentence.
IV. judges can depart from the guidelines, but must provide a reason for the departure.

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Sentencing guidelines typically involve a commission setting a range of penalties (I), with the seriousness of the crime (II) and the offender's criminal history (III) being major determinants. Judges can depart from these guidelines but must provide a reason (IV).

In Sentencing Guidelines: I. a Commission Establishes a Range of Penalties from Which