Which classical theorist was a major influence during the period of enlightenment?
A) Lombroso
B) Beccaria
C) Sutherland
D) Lockhard

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Beccaria was a major influence during the period of enlightenment with his work "On Crimes and Punishments" which advocated for a more humane criminal justice system, including the abolition of torture and the death penalty. Lombroso was a positivist criminologist who came after the period of enlightenment, Sutherland was a modern criminologist, and Lockhard is not a known classical theorist.

Which Classical Theorist Was a Major Influence During the Period