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Criminal Restraint
Criminal Law: Theories of Criminal Punishment Restraint
Introduction to Criminal Restraint
Some believe that the goal of punishment is restraint. If a criminal is confined, executed, or otherwise incapacitated, such punishment will deny the criminal the ability or opportunity to commit further crimes that harm society.” (1)
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Notes and References
- Information about Criminal Restraint in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Guide to Criminal Restraint
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In this Section, contents include, among others: Criminal Law, Criminal Law Purpose, Criminal Punishment Theories, Criminal Punishment Retribution, Criminal Deterrence, Criminal Restraint, Rehabilitation, Restoration, Criminal Punishment Conflicts Among Goals and Classification of Crimes.
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