Nathan and Thomas Were Both Just Convicted of Felonies and Sentenced

question 60

Multiple Choice

Nathan and Thomas were both just convicted of felonies and sentenced to prison. Nathan was convicted of attempted murder. Thomas was convicted of stealing multiple vehicles. Both offenders have juvenile records, but this is their first conviction in adult court. Nathan is being sent to a state institution. Thomas is being sent to a private prison in the state. Thomas's crime of motor vehicle theft is classified as a property crime. What percentage of state inmates are property offenders?

• A)8 percent
• B)18 percent
• C)35 percent
• D)52 percent

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