A study of parole hearings in Pennsylvania found that victim impact statements
a. had an insignificant effect on the chances of an offender being paroled
b. had a very significant effect on the chances of an offender being paroled
c. slightly increased the chance of a property offender being paroled
d. had no effect on the chances of a sex offender being paroled
B
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