What is the main premise of deterrence theory?

A) Crime will be less likely to occur when police increase their patrols
B) Crime will be less likely to occur when the potential for getting caught outweighs any likely benefits from breaking the law
C) Crime will be less likely to occur when advances in forensic evidence can better determine characteristics of criminals before they commit crime
D) Crime will be less likely to occur when more criminals are imprisoned


B

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