What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals? some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups. discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals. some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not. discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.

I believe the answer is: Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups

People who are belonged in racial minority tend to have less wealth and power to influence the decision made by the government.

Because of this, a lot of them often discriminated and trapped to do harsh punishment while the majority with large wealth and power could walk free for the same violation.

The correct answer is some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups. This is quite common and it often happens that people of one race get a punishment much more sever than a person from another race might. Social background often influences this a lot, but so does prejudice and racism.