Which of the following is not one of the criteria required for criminal punishment?

a. The penalty inflicts pain or unpleasant consequences
b. The penalty inflicts pain that is perceived by the public to be appropriate.
c. The penalty is administered intentionally.
d. The penalty inflicts enough pain so the offender experiences the full extent of society's disapproval.


Ans: d. The penalty inflicts enough pain so the offender experiences the full extent of society's disapproval.

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