Which of the following best describes specific deterrence?

a. offenders are not able to reoffend because they are incapacitated
b. offenders will refrain from reoffending so as to avoid the cost of criminal sanctions
c. offenders are less likely to reoffend if they are being monitored
d. people might decide not to commit a crime depending on what happens to others


b. offenders will refrain from reoffending so as to avoid the cost of criminal sanctions

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What issues surround the discovery process?

What will be an ideal response?

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________ are a method of collecting crime data that relies on participants to reveal their own criminal or deviant behavior

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Evidence alone is not enough to establish probable cause

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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