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). Both stole the money to buy a new car. What sentence would you impose? Why?

Assume for the sake of this exercise that the sentencing range for this crime is probation to 15 years in prison plus restitution (pay back the money). The "going rate" for this offense is five years in prison and restitution.