What are the three criteria for effective punishment, according to Cesare Beccaria?

What will be an ideal response?


(1) It must be swift, (2) it must be certain, and (3) it must outweigh the pleasure that the offender would get from committing the crime.

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School officials have an important role in controlling crime

a. True b. False

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What percent of juveniles are re-arrested within two years of release from a juvenile institution?

A) 20%- 30 % B) 30%- 90 % C) 55%- 91% D) 62%- 73% E) 74%-96%

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Three or more people who get together for an unlawful purpose or in an unlawful manner are guilty of __________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Regarding a robber's words, which of the following is NOT true?

a. It is important in the identification of a robber’s MO. b. Robbers are likely to use the same words and phrases in the commission of a crime. c. The nature of the demand is unique to each perpetrator. d. The level of intelligence could not be identified through the robber’s words.

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