All of the following factors are considered by courts when making the determination whether a law is criminal, EXCEPT ______.
A) whether the legislature characterizes the penalty as civil or criminal
B) if the type of penalty imposed historically has been viewed as criminal
C) whether the penalty involves a significant restraint on personal freedom
D) the number of individuals brought to court charged under the law in question

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The number of individuals charged under a law is not a factor considered by courts when determining if a law is criminal. Courts look at the nature of the penalty, historical views, and the impact on personal freedom, not the frequency of enforcement.

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