In which of the following ways do victim impact statements (VISs) negatively influence sentencing decisions?
A) They fail to provide judges with an understanding of all of the consequences of a crime.
B) They result in the sentencing process being solely governed by reason rather than emotion.
C) They tend to distract judges and juries from the facts of a case.
D) They limit the judicial discretion of judges and juries.
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