Sam believes that individuals should be punished so that an example is set that crime should not occur, and therefore most likely agrees with which purpose of punishment?

A. rehabilitation
B. deterrence
C. incapacitation
D. retribution


B. deterrence

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Convict criminology tends to be very personal and issue-based

a. True b. False

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List and describe the types of criminal and noncriminal hazards that threaten individuals, organizations, and nations

What will be an ideal response?

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When an objective can be attained with little effort it will prove to be a non- motivating factor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using PBT instruments as part of field

sobriety testing? a. A breath sample containing residual mouth alcohol can create an incorrect BAC reading. b. Officers must have the suspect wait at least 15 minutes before providing a breath sample. c. Normal characteristics of breath samples such as halitosis and food odors can have an adverse effect on PBT readings. d. Products such as mouth wash, breath sprays or cough syrups may leave residual alcohol in the subject's mouth.

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