It isundisputedthat Dapper Dan engaged in the following behavior:…

Question It isundisputedthat Dapper Dan engaged in the following behavior:… It is undisputed that Dapper Dan engaged in the following behavior:On March 15, 2018, he entered a pay-day lender in Denton, TX, and engaged in theft (took someone else’s property without their permission and with the intent to keep it), and, in the course of the theft, he put the clerk in fear of death or bodily harm. Specifically, he showed them a map to their house and said he had an accomplice who would go to that house and kill the clerk’s children and eventually kill the clerk if Dan did not leave without the money within 10 minutes. Dan never brandished a weapon, however, so his offense was robbery rather than aggravated robbery. He stole $30,000.In Texas, robbery is classified as a second-degree felony.  However, Dapper Dan has a previous conviction for robbery (a Second Degree Felony). That means that, under the Texas sentencing guidelines (which are articulated in Texas Penal Code, Title III, Chapter 12, Subchapter A, Sections 12.01 – 12.51), his sentence is determined based on the guidelines for a first-degree felony, specifically 5 years to life/99 years (we’re going to ignore fines for today).Here’s what we know about Dapper Dan:Dan is a 35-year-old man with a high school education. He grew up in a stable, two-parent household. He is not married, but he is supporting two children fathered by two different mothers.He committed a simple robbery when he was 30 and was sentenced to 2 years in prison and 3 years probation. He was on probation at the time he committed the pay-day lender robbery In arguments, his attorneys argued that his felony record has prevented him from finding the type of steady employment that will allow him to support his children. His probation officer (from his previous case) testified, however, that he lost two jobs because he got into fights (one with a customer at a car detailing establishment and one with the manager for a house-painting company).While it may sound like Dan is a pretty rotten human being, both of the women with whom he has children have written letters in support of him. They say that he is an excellent father who maintained strong and loving relationships with his children even while he was in prison. One of his children (his youngest, who is seven) is autistic, and Dan is one of the few people with whom the child can really relax.Dan refused a plea offer and went to trial, but after his conviction, at his sentencing hearing, he has admitted that he is guilty of the robbery and expressed remorse. He says that after the arrest, he was taking care of his son—the child with autism—and he realized that his actions would affect his child. He sought out counsel from his mother’s pastor and he has since been born again in Christ’s love. He sees the errors of his ways and vows to lead a life of righteousness, whether it’s inside or outside prison walls.Your team is the jury in Dapper Dan’s case and is charged with sentencing him.  Which of the following sentences would you impose?  Highlight your choice. A.  Five Years (60 months)B. 10 Years (120 months)C. 15 Years (180 months)D. 20 Years (240 months)E. Other (specify) Provide your rationale:It is undisputed that Dapper Dan engaged in the following behavior:On March 15, 2018, he entered a pay-day lender in Denton, TX, and engaged in theft (took someone else’s property without their permission and with the intent to keep it), and, in the course of the theft, he put the clerk in fear of death or bodily harm. Specifically, he showed them a map to their house and said he had an accomplice who would go to that house and kill the clerk’s children and eventually kill the clerk if Dan did not leave without the money within 10 minutes. Dan never brandished a weapon, however, so his offense was robbery rather than aggravated robbery. He stole $30,000.In Texas, robbery is classified as a second-degree felony.  However, Dapper Dan has a previous conviction for robbery (a Second Degree Felony). That means that, under the Texas sentencing guidelines (which are articulated in Texas Penal Code, Title III, Chapter 12, Subchapter A, Sections 12.01 – 12.51), his sentence is determined based on the guidelines for a first-degree felony, specifically 5 years to life/99 years (we’re going to ignore fines for today).Here’s what we know about Dapper Dan:Dan is a 35-year-old man with a high school education. He grew up in a stable, two-parent household. He is not married, but he is supporting two children fathered by two different mothers.He committed a simple robbery when he was 30 and was sentenced to 2 years in prison and 3 years probation. He was on probation at the time he committed the pay-day lender robbery In arguments, his attorneys argued that his felony record has prevented him from finding the type of steady employment that will allow him to support his children. His probation officer (from his previous case) testified, however, that he lost two jobs because he got into fights (one with a customer at a car detailing establishment and one with the manager for a house-painting company).While it may sound like Dan is a pretty rotten human being, both of the women with whom he has children have written letters in support of him. They say that he is an excellent father who maintained strong and loving relationships with his children even while he was in prison. One of his children (his youngest, who is seven) is autistic, and Dan is one of the few people with whom the child can really relax.Dan refused a plea offer and went to trial, but after his conviction, at his sentencing hearing, he has admitted that he is guilty of the robbery and expressed remorse. He says that after the arrest, he was taking care of his son—the child with autism—and he realized that his actions would affect his child. He sought out counsel from his mother’s pastor and he has since been born again in Christ’s love. He sees the errors of his ways and vows to lead a life of righteousness, whether it’s inside or outside prison walls.Your team is the jury in Dapper Dan’s case and is charged with sentencing him.  Which of the following sentences would you impose?  Highlight your choice. A.  Five Years (60 months)B. 10 Years (120 months)C. 15 Years (180 months)D. 20 Years (240 months)E. 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