What is the difference between the consequences of a hate crime and a regular crime?

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A hate crime is when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, or political affiliation.

A crime is the breaking of one or more rules or laws for which some governing authority, may ultimately prescribe a conviction.

My question is, what exactly are the consequences for a hate crime and a crime? Should the consequences for a hate crime be strengthened?

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