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Do tough sentences reduce crime?

April 26, 2017crime enforcement government Law police politics reduce sentences tough

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Do tough sentences reduce crime?

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The career criminal does not expect to get caught, so the deterrence is minimal. I’m sure tougher sentences would have a greater effect on those who contemplate a one time crime, but very litte effect on those who consider crime a way of life.