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September 24, 2018

1791 US adults surveyed

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A man in Florida was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing $600 worth of cigarettes. He had 14 felony and 31 misdemeanor convictions prior to the cigarette theft. Do you think his 20‑year sentence is fair or unfair?

Conducted September 24, 2018

YouGov surveyed 1791 US adults

48%
29%
23%
A man in Florida was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing $600 worth of cigarettes. He had 14 felony and 31 misdemeanor convictions prior to the cigarette theft. Do you think his 20‑year sentence is fair or unfair?

Conducted September 24, 2018

YouGov surveyed 1791 US adults

By:
48%
29%
23%

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