A sentence of 8 to 25 years is an example of a (n):
A) indefinite sentence.
B) unlimited sentence.
C) indeterminate sentence.
D) determinate sentence.

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An indeterminate sentence is a sentence with a minimum and maximum term of imprisonment, as opposed to a determinate sentence where the term of imprisonment is fixed. A sentence of 8 to 25 years falls under the category of an indeterminate sentence as it has a range of years for the minimum and maximum term of imprisonment.

A Sentence of 8 to 25 Years Is an Example