Which of the following statements is true of the chivalry effect in the criminal justice system of the United States?

A. Male offenders are given more time in parole than female offenders.
B. This effect rarely comes into play when it comes to violent crimes.
C. Hispanic female offenders are given more jail time than white female offenders.
D. Mitigating circumstances lead to lesser punishment for women than for men.


Answer: D

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