criminal deterrence
1deterrence — de·ter·rence /di tər əns, ter / n: the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear esp. of punishment Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. deterrence …
2Deterrence (psychological) — Deterrence is but a theory from behavioural psychology about preventing or controlling actions or behavior through fear of punishment or retribution. This theory of criminology is shaping the criminal justice system of the United States and… …
3Deterrence (legal) — Criminology and penology Theories Causes and correlates of crime Anomie Differential association theory Deviance …
4Criminal law — For the 1989 film, see Criminal Law (film). Criminal law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and… …
5Deterrence (psychology) — Criminology and penology Theories Causes and correlates of crime Anomie Differential association theory Deviance …
6Criminal sentencing in Canada — This article is about criminal sentencing in Canada. For a world wide view, see sentence (law). In Canada, a judge sentences a person after they have been found guilty of a crime (which is not the same as being convicted of the crime).[1] After a …
7criminal law — the laws of a state or country dealing with criminal offenses and their punishments. [1580 90] * * * Body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected offenders, and fixes punishment for… …
8Criminal law of the United States — Contents 1 Sources of law 1.1 Common law 1.2 Statutes 1.3 Model Penal Code 2 Theories of punis …
9deterrence — noun Date: 1861 the act or process of deterring: as a. the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment b. the maintenance of military power for the purpose of discouraging attack …
10deterrence — de·ter·rence di tər ən(t)s, ter ; tə rən(t)s; dē …
