Jane is a mother of two. After killing her husband in a fit of rage, she was charged with second-degree murder. According to state sentencing guidelines, Jane should have been sentenced to twelve to twenty years in prison. The judge instead sentenced Jane to ten years in prison since she had no prior criminal record and had two young children to raise. In this scenario, which of the following factors is likely to have influenced the judge's decision?

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The chivalry effect refers to the tendency for women to receive more lenient treatment in the criminal justice system, which may have influenced the judge's decision to give Jane a lighter sentence.

Jane Is a Mother of Two