Research from Pennsylvania that examined sentences during periods with and without sentencing guidelines has found that female offenders:

A. receive sentences that are equal to those for male offenders.
B. are hardly ever sentenced to prison.
C. receive more lenient sentences than male offenders.
D. receive harsher sentences than male offenders.


Answer: C

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