Criminologists Argue That Three-Strikes Policies Will Not Work Because

question 62

Multiple Choice

Criminologists argue that three-strikes policies will not work because:

• A) most offenders are too young.
• B) the punishments are still too lenient.
• C) the punishment is not certain.
• D) current sentences for violent crimes are already too severe.

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