Which of the following is true about equality as it pertains to the criminal justice system?

A. People who are wealthier are more likely to be able to get a criminal case dropped.
B. Judges, on average, sentence people of all races to equally harsh sentences.
C. Women are just as likely as men to be sentenced to prison time.
D. African Americans are less likely than Whites to be sentenced to prison time.


Answer: A

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