A man who fatally drove his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia last year has been convicted of first-degree murder. One person was killed and 28 others were injured in the attack. Under Virginia law, jurors can recommend from 20 years to life in prison on the first-degree murder charge. In your opinion, what would be an appropriate sentence? | Daily Question

A man who fatally drove his car into counter‑protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia last year has been convicted of first-degree murder. One person was killed and 28 others were injured in the attack. Under Virginia law, jurors can recommend from 20 years to life in prison on the first-degree murder charge. In your opinion, what would be an appropriate sentence? Published on December 10, 2018 → Survey conducted on December 10, 2018 on 3240 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Less than 20 years in prison

7%

More than 20 years in prison, but less than life in prison

21%

Life in prison

59%

Don’t know

13%

Less than 20 years in prison

7%

More than 20 years in prison, but less than life in prison

21%

Life in prison

59%

Don’t know

13%

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