The three components of deterrence theory are severity, certainty, and speed of legal sanctions (punishment). Of these components, deterrence theorists tend to believe that the which component of punishment seems to have the strongest impact.

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Certainty of punishment is believed to have the strongest impact on deterring crime, as individuals are more likely to be deterred if they believe they will definitely be caught and punished.

The Three Components of Deterrence Theory Are Severity, Certainty, and Speed