When Deterrence Measures Convince Would Be Criminals That the Risk

question 23

Multiple Choice

When deterrence measures convince would be criminals that the risk of committing a particular crime is just too great,offenders adapt in various ways.Of the following,which is not one of those ways?

• A)The offender reduces the number of crimes committed.
• B)The offender commits more serious crimes,assuming if caught,the punishment would be no worse than for somewhat lesser crimes.
• C)The offender takes actions to reduce detection and apprehension.
• D)The offenders commit the same crime at a different place or time.

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