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 federal felonies are granted probation
D) men and women charged with similar offenses are receiving similar sentences


Answer: D

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