1. A 15-year-old female appeared in front of a judge for her first offense, which was a misdemeanor assault charge against another student at her school. A 16- year-old male also appeared in front of the same judge for his 1st offense of theft. One of the defendants got probation and the other was sentenced to detention.
   
   Question: Based on cohort studies, which defendant would likely be the one who was placed on probation?

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