Rebecca is a 37-year old black woman standing in front of Judge Johnson in absolute disbelief that she has not received a life sentence for killing her husband while he slept. She was in an abusive marriage. Instead, she received a 5-year sentence. How can you best explain Judge Johnson's decision?
a. Judge Johnson is also black and therefore has more sympathy.
b. Older offenders get sentenced to lesser punishments than the young.
c. Minorities are sentenced to more prison time than whites.
d. Women are more likely to be treated leniently.
d
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