What is the central assumption of classical crime theory?

A. Crime occurs out of necessity.
B. Crime occurs when the benefit of committing the crime out weights the potential punishment.
C. Crime occurs because a person has a general distain for society.
D. Crime occurs because human nature requires it.


B. Crime occurs when the benefit of committing the crime out weights the potential punishment.

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