Asked by Aileen Beauchamp on Sep 24, 2024

To be eligible for federal funding,states under truth-in-sentencing laws must require those convicted of violent crimes to serve at least ______% of their court-imposed
Sentence.

A) 55
B) 65
C) 75
D) 85

Truth-in-Sentencing Laws

Legislation requiring convicted individuals to serve a substantial portion of their sentence before being eligible for parole.

Violent Crimes

Criminal acts that involve force or the threat of force against others, such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault.

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