<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why do judges issue light sentences to criminals?
<|assistant|>
Judges may issue light sentences to criminals for a variety of reasons, including an effort to rehabilitate offenders, a desire to avoid creating excessive punishments for minor offenses, or a feeling that certain offenders would benefit more from alternative programs or counseling than from incarceration.