Final Assignment - Sentencing

ASSIGNMENT #15 After due deliberations, the jury acquits Randolph of attempted murder and first degree assault. They convict him of assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. Second degree assault and second degree weapon possession are Class C felonies. Randolph is a mandatory second felony offender. The People, however, can request sentencing Randolph as a discretionary persistent felony offender. The sentencing range for a discretionary persistent felony offender is from 15 years to life to 25 years to life. The sentencing range for a second felony offender for a C felony is 6 to 15 years. Note that since the convictions arise from a single event in this case, the sentences for the assault and weapon convictions must run concurrently. As the prosecutor, what sentence do you recommend for Randolph? Prepare your sentencing argument to the court. From an objective perspective, what do you think is the fair sentence for this case? Explain.