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madam-professor

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on: Aug 13, 2018
If petty offenses were subject to the same punishment as more serious crimes, offenders would choose the worst crime: this is referred to as the concept of:
 
  A) marginal deterrence.
  B) the tipping point.
  C) specific deterrence.
  D) general deterrence.

Question 2

The _______ defense is used when people break the law in order to save themselves or prevent some greater harm.
 
  A) duress
  B) self-defense
  C) necessity
  D) infancy
  E) mistake of fact


nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Aug 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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