As a result of sentencing guidelines and mandatory prison sentences, ________

a. men are receiving shorter sentences than women for similar offenses
b. women are receiving shorter sentences than men for similar offenses
c. nearly two-thirds of women,compared to 5 percent of men, convicted of federalfelonies are granted probation
d. men and women charged with similar offenses are receiving similar sentences


d

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