Problem: When it comes to violating the law, should there be a difference in the way men and women are treated? For example, should a 65 year old grandmother arrested for theft be treated differently than a 21 year old male? (Assume they both have no prior convictions and the amount of the theft is $30,000). They both claim they stole the money to purchase a new vehicle "purely for pleasure ". What sentence would you impose? Why?
Assume for the sake of this exercise that the state that the crime was committed imposes a sentencing range from probation to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000 plus restitution. The "going rate" for this crime in this state is 10 years plus restitution.