Samuel is accused of committing a crime involving theft from a local store. In court both the judge and prosecutor read Samuel's presentence report, which shows that Samuel was stealing baby formula for his daughter. Judicial discretion in Samuel's case is key, and the goal is to sentence in his "best interest." Which type of approach does this exemplify?

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The rehabilitation approach focuses on reforming the offender's behavior and addressing the underlying reasons for their criminal activity, aiming to reintegrate them into society as law-abiding citizens. In Samuel's case, considering his actions were driven by the need to provide for his daughter, a sentence in his "best interest" would likely involve measures aimed at rehabilitation rather than punishment alone.

Samuel Is Accused of Committing a Crime Involving Theft from a Local