Some criminal legal system decision-making research found that being ______ helped women, but not men defendants.

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The best choice is D, married. Research has shown that being married can help women defendants as they are seen as being conformist and less likely to reoffend. However, there is no evidence to suggest that being married benefits male defendants in the same way. Being single, divorced, or separated does not have a significant impact on decision-making in the criminal legal system.

Some Criminal Legal System Decision-Making Research Found That Being ______