Chapter 1 You Decide Part II - Justify Your Choices: Crime and Punishment

1. The central issue in Crime and Punishment revolves around what kind of behavior constitutes criminal conduct and what kind of punishment is appropriate for criminal behavior. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions:

What factors come into play to determine whether someone should be charged with committing a crime by the prosecutor?

2. What effect does the punishment of criminals have on the criminal? What effect does it have on society? Explain your answer with an example.