For deterrence to be successful, what goal must it achieve?

A. The offender must be sentenced to at least five years in prison.
B. The offender must have to pay a large fine as part of his or her sentence.
C. The offender must have a job that he or she will lose once they are sentenced.
D. The public must be educated about the sentencing policies and how the criminal justice system works.


Answer: D

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