Sentencing disparity occurs in one of three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?
A. Criminals receive similar sentences for different crimes of unequal seriousness.
B. Mitigating or aggravating circumstances have a disproportionate effect on sentences.
C. Criminals receive different sentences for similar crimes.
D. Criminals receive plea bargains based on the seriousness of the crime.
Answer: D
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