Consider the implications of the ethical problem presented by the utilitarian logic behind deterrence-that it "doesn't matter who you punish," even when you are talking about capital punishment. Whether they are guilty or not, it "only matters that you punish someone." Discuss.
What will be an ideal response?
Punish aggressively and publicly, it wouldn't matter if the defendant was guilty for the general deterrent effect.
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A. work release. B. parole. C. community corrections. D. probation.
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c. open-ended model. d. progressive model.
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a. system efficiency b. legal sufficiency c. trial sufficiency d. legal efficiency