Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards.

Question

Studies have shown that first-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served _____ time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards. ​

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First-time offenders in states without discretionary parole actually served less time in prison than offenders in states that retained parole boards. This is because parole boards have the discretion to release offenders early, while states without parole boards do not.

Studies Have Shown That First-Time Offenders in States Without Discretionary