In ___________ sentencing systems, the legislature establishes a range of penalties (minimum to maximum) and the judge is then authorized to impose a sentence that is not less than the minimum and not more than the maximum.

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In indeterminate sentencing systems, the legislature sets a range of penalties for a crime, and the judge has the discretion to impose any sentence within that range, allowing for a minimum and maximum limit. This system is designed to tailor the punishment to the individual offender's circumstances.

In ___________ Sentencing Systems, the Legislature Establishes a Range of Penalties