Individual (or specific) deterrence seeks to ______.

A) deter potential offenders from crime.
B) deter the individual punished.
C) deter both the individual and the public
D) control crime by keeping criminals out of society

Specific Deterrence

A legal principle that aims to prevent an individual from reoffending by imposing sufficiently severe consequences.

Potential Offenders

Individuals who are at risk of committing crimes or violations, often identified through certain behaviors or characteristics.

Control Crime

The actions or strategies implemented to prevent, reduce, or manage criminal activities or behaviors within a society.