Lawson's brother is in prison for carrying a concealed weapon, so Lawson knows that the penalty for carrying a concealed weapon is prison. When his friend asks him to hold his gun, Lawson says, "No, I am not going to prison for you." Since Lawson was aware of and fearful of the negative consequences of committing a crime, this is an example of:

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General deterrence refers to the idea that the fear of punishment will prevent the general population from committing crimes. In this case, Lawson's decision not to hold the gun is influenced by his awareness of the legal consequences, demonstrating general deterrence.

Lawson's Brother Is in Prison for Carrying a Concealed Weapon