Question

After spending nearly 10 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. a 28-year old ex-crack dealer decides to stop selling crack, because the police are still targeting that particular drug and the punishments are far too steep, and embark on a new career as a medical marijuana wholesaler. This is an example of _________ deterrence. Group of answer choices Specific deterrence Absolute deterrence General deterrence Restrictive deterrence

Answer 1

Restrictive deterrence

Step-by-step explanation:

The Goals of criminal justice includes Deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation.

Deterrence

This is simply the act of reducing crime rates by making people fear the consequences of their actions.

Restrictive deterrence

This is simply explained as a form of police policy to provide minimize crime or deterrence. Usually, criminals do not commit crimes while police are around but will do it after so they are just restricted a little. It is also called partial deterrence as it is occurs when deterrence measures convince would-be criminals that risk of committing particular crime has too much to loose.

Potential criminals adapt to threat when

1. To reduces number of crimes in particular time period

2. To commits less serious crimes, assuming less sever punishment

3. So as to take action to reduce risk of being caught.