Which of the following is NOT an element present when sentencing disparity occurs?
a. Criminals receive similar sentences for different crimes of unequal seriousness.
b. Criminals receive different sentences for similar crimes.
c. Mitigating or aggravating circumstances have a disproportionate effect on sentences.
d. Criminals of different races receive different sentences.
D
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