What is sentencing disparity?
A) A tendency for different judges to apply different sentences for the same offense.
B) When judges believe that the purpose of sentencing is deterrence.
C) A tendency for judges to ignore differences in recidivism rates for different crimes.
D) A difference between the sentence given by a judge and the amount of time a convicted offender actually serves.
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