Nathan and Thomas Were Both Just Convicted of Felonies and Sentenced

question 52

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.
-If Thomas fits the demographic of being more likely to be sentenced for a property offense, what race/ethnicity is he?

• A)African American
• B)Hispanic
• C)Native American
• D)White

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