Many states require judges to sentence certain offenders (often drug offenders or those who use a firearm in the commission of their crime)to a specific minimum sentence,referred to as a(n):
A)presumptive sentence.
B)indeterminate sentence.
C)statutory minimum sentence.
D)determinate sentence.

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States require judges to impose a specific minimum sentence for certain offenses, known as the statutory minimum sentence. This is to ensure that there is consistency in sentencing for similar offenses and to provide a deterrent effect. Presumptive sentences refer to a range of sentences that are recommended by sentencing guidelines, while indeterminate sentences allow for flexibility in prison terms within a range of minimum and maximum time periods. Determinate sentences, on the other hand, specify a fixed term of imprisonment for a particular offense.

Many States Require Judges to Sentence Certain Offenders (Often Drug