If petty offenses were subject to the same punishment as more serious crimes, offenders would choose the worst crime. This is referred to as the concept of:
a. marginal deterrence. b. "the tipping point.".
c. specific deterrence. d. general deterrence.
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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