People who are found guilty of first-degree murder could be put to death for their crime. The death penalty is meant to be a warning for future criminals not to commit first degree murder. What criminal justice philosophy of punishment does this scenario explain?
A) retribution
B) incapacitation
C) restoration
D) deterrence

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The scenario explains the philosophy of deterrence, as the use of the death penalty is meant to deter future criminals from committing first-degree murder.

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