Are judges given too much discretion when it comes to sentencing? What are some of the factors a judge looks at when determining an appropriate sentence? Do you believe the time fit the crime or should the time fit the offender? Discuss some of the different types of a sentence a judge may order.

Judges are not given too much discretion when it comes to sentencing. A judge will examine factors such as the number of offenses the individual has had, severity of the offense, evidence surrounding the crime, and what the sentencing entails (Cohen,