A judge explains to the courtroom observers that she has just sentenced a convicted murderer to death in order to prevent that person from murdering again. Which punishment justification is the judge offering?

a. Retribution
b. Specific deterrence
c. General deterrence
d. Rehabilitation
e. Incapacitation


b. Specific deterrence

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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