Does the threat of facing longer sentences for repeat offenses discourage offenders from committing additional crimes? Obviously, there are some criminals for which no threat of penalty deters them from crime. But for other, less dangerous criminals, the threat of a longer sentence for future crimes makes them think twice. Few studies have been able to show a direct link between stiffer penalties and crime deterrence, because so many other factors come into play. But a recent law passed to gave researchers the opportunity to study the effects of the threat of longer sentences for future crimes.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:56:20 +0000
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