According to Von Hirsch's view on "just deserts," why is punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation wrong?
A) ?Punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation does not allow for the possibility of rehabilitation.
B) ?Punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation is used only within the adult criminal justice system, thus, it ignores juvenile offenders.
C) ?Punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation involves an offender's future actions.
D) ?Von Hirsch did not view punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation as wrong.
C
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A. a fifth B. a quarter C. a third D. half
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a. should be kept secure along with those of adults. b. may be open to the public if national security requires it. c. may be sealed if six months have lapsed since the final discharge of the person. d. should be open to public inspection. e. all of the other choices.