Studies Have Shown That First-Time Offenders in States Without Discretionary

question 7

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards. ​

• A) less
• B) more
• C) the same amount of
• D) 10 years more

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