Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder. Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive. Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home. Alex was thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case otherwise.
Alex will be incarcerated for a period of 25 years. Which goal of punishment does his sentence meet for Alex?

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Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder.  Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive.  Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison.  He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home.  Alex was thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case otherwise.
Alex will be incarcerated for a period of 25 years.  Which goal of punishment does his sentence meet for Alex?

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Specific deterrence aims to prevent the individual offender from committing future crimes by imposing a penalty that discourages them from reoffending. Alex's 25-year sentence serves this purpose.

Alex Was Recently Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder