The Importance Of Sentencing

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For other than first time offenders, do you believe there should be only one sentence for each particular crime? I would have to say no that I do not agree with only one sentence for each particular crime. It would take more options than one to fit certain crimes committed in these modern times. Consequently, criminals commit crimes in different ways, therefore causing the repercussions and punishment to come in different volumes of the sentencing. Nevertheless, "within the framework of sentencing options, there are two polar extremes: probation and prison, and probation is generally considered the sentence option for less serious offenses, and individuals with less serious criminal histories: nevertheless, incarceration is generally reserved

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