Criminal Sentences

Question 1

Protection of the public

Answer 1

Keeps bad people away from the public

Question 2

Retribution

Answer 2

Punishment for a crime. Society wants criminal to pay for the offence.

Question 3

Deterrence

Answer 3

Specific deterrence:
Punishment that discourages specific person from committing a offence again

General deterrence: punishment that discourages general public from committing that offence

Question 4

Rehabilitation

Answer 4

Helps offender become better person.

Question 5

Restitution

Answer 5

Pays back victim or society. Community service or payment for damages

Question 6

Denunciation

Answer 6

Sends message to public denouncing actions of offender