Case 2-1
Scott was arrested for the crimes of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Scott was previously convicted of burglary, theft, assault, and several drug offenses. He previously served a one year prison sentence for the burglary conviction. Scott was only out of prison 4 months before he was arrested on these new charges. Prior to his first prison sentence, Scott was on probation for his theft, assault, and drug charges. NARREND:
-Scott's five year sentence is for a definite term of five years. This is the maximum sentenced set in law by the legislature. What type of sentence will Scott be serving?

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A determinate sentence is a fixed term sentence where the defendant serves a specific amount of time in prison, set by the legislature. In this case, Scott's sentence is for a definite five-year term, which is the maximum sentence set by law. A mandatory sentence is a type of determinate sentence where the judge is required to impose a specific sentence for a particular crime. An indeterminate sentence is a flexible term sentence where the defendant serves a minimum term and may be released on parole after a certain period, determined by the parole board. And finally, a presumptive sentence is a type of determinate sentence where the judge is required to impose a sentence within a specific range, based on the circumstances of the crime and the defendant's criminal history.

Case 2-1 Scott Was Arrested for the Crimes of Aggravated Assault and Assault