Mario was charged with sexual assault. If the trial for his conviction had taken place in a federal court, Mario would have been sentenced to 8 years in prison. But since the trail took place in a state court, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Which of the following problems in sentencing is illustrated in this scenario?
A) Sentencing disparity
B) Aggravating circumstances
C) Sentencing discrimination
D) Mitigating circumstances
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