Sentencing for the Purpose of General Deterrence Has Most to Do

question 64

Multiple Choice

Sentencing for the purpose of general deterrence has most to do with:

• A) changing the offender's future behavior through fear.
• B) modifying the social environment from which the offender came.
• C) changing the perception of the general public.
• D) determining the proportionality of the sentence.

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