One of the Factors Undermining the Deterrent Effect of a Crackdown

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the factors undermining the deterrent effect of a crackdown on drunk driving cases in court is that

• A) the punishment is delayed so the speedy element of deterrence goes unmet
• B) offenders do not perceive the consequences as unpleasant
• C) crackdowns reduce the specific deterrent while increasing the general deterrent
• D) mandatory sentences may be evaded

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