Deterrence as a Legal Concept Flashcards by Claire Dufourd

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Definition

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Assumes that individuals act to maximize pleasure and minimize pain

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3 Keys to Effective Punishment

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Celerity: Speed with which the punishment is applied
Certainty: Likelihood of being caught
Severity: Amount or degree of punishment

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