Data compiled by the U.S.Sentencing Commission indicates that

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According to the data compiled by the U.S. Sentencing Commission, judges may treat female defendants more leniently than male defendants. This is known as the "chivalry hypothesis," which suggests that judges, who are predominantly male, tend to have a sympathetic attitude toward female defendants and are more likely to give them lighter sentences. However, this hypothesis has been disputed by some researchers who argue that the differences in sentencing are due to other factors, such as the nature and severity of the crime committed.

Data Compiled by the U.S.Sentencing Commission Indicates That