Which of the following is true of white-collar crime?

A. They are more likely to be treated unfairly in the prison system.
B. Conviction generally does not harm the person's reputation or career aspirations as much as conviction for a street crime would.
C. The label "white-collar criminal" carries a greater stigma than "felon convicted of a violent crime."
D. The offender is more likely to receive a prison sentence than a fine.


Answer: B

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