William J. Chambliss's study of the "Saints" and the "Roughnecks" concluded that the Roughnecks were more likely to be punished for having committed delinquent acts because:
A) the Roughnecks were tied to organized crime whereas the Saints were not
B) the Saints participated in charitable activities that caused police to overlook their other activities
C) the social position of the Saints' parents allowed them to escape punishment
D) they committed more delinquent acts

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Chambliss's study concluded that the Roughnecks were more likely to be punished because the Saints came from higher social positions, which allowed them to escape punishment due to societal biases and perceptions.

William J Chambliss's Study of the "Saints" and the "Roughnecks" Concluded