General Deterrence

question 18

Multiple Choice

General deterrence:

• A) convinces the particular offender not to commit crime in the future
• B) convinces the particular offender not to get caught again
• C) refers to punishing offenders so that others will be afraid to commit crimes
• D) refers to punishing offenders so that others will take greater steps not to get
• Caught committing crimes

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