Janine was convicted of a felony, as was Troy. Both defendants were convicted of the same crime and under similar situations. According to the text, Janine is likely to receive _____ Troy because Janine is a female.

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Studies and data have shown that, on average, women tend to receive lighter sentences than men for similar crimes under similar circumstances. This is attributed to various factors, including gender biases and stereotypes within the criminal justice system.

Janine Was Convicted of a Felony, as Was Troy