"Only by 'Locking Him Up and Throwing Away the Key

question 77

Multiple Choice

"Only by 'locking him up and throwing away the key' can we assure that he won't be able to rape another woman." That statement best matches which of the following purposes of punishment?

• A)retribution
• B)incapacitation
• C)general deterrence
• D)specific deterrence

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