Posted: May 18th, 2017

Barry is the Vice Mayor of Lorrinville. In a wiretapped conversation, he was overheard promising a contractor a lucrative municipal road-work project if the contractor would “take care of” some needed repairs to Barry’s driveway at home. Stressing the need to fight bribery and corruption, the prosecutor argues that Barry should receive a substantial prison sentence as an example to others. Which of the traditional purposes of punishment does the prosecutor appear to have in mind?

Barry is the Vice Mayor of Lorrinville. In a wiretapped conversation, he was overheard promising a contractor a lucrative municipal road-work project if the contractor would “take care of” some needed repairs to Barry’s driveway at home. Stressing the need to fight bribery and corruption, the prosecutor argues that Barry should receive a substantial prison sentence as an example to others. Which of the traditional purposes of punishment does the prosecutor appear to have in mind? a. Retribution. b. Rehabilitation. c. Reform. d. Deterrence. e. Incapacitation