A Situation in Which the Length of a Sentence Appears

question 3

Multiple Choice

A situation in which the length of a sentence appears tobe influenced by a defendant's race, gender, economic  status, or other factor not directly related tothe crime he or she committed is: ​

• A)sentencing disparity.
• B)sentencing discrimination.
• C)sentencing bias.
• D)sentencing equity.

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