Interviews with 60 repeat property offenders reveal that increases in the severity of punishment lead directly to increased deterrence effects.

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Research indicates that the certainty of being caught is a more powerful deterrent than the severity of the punishment. Repeat offenders often do not consider the severity of punishment as a significant factor in their decision-making process.

Interviews with 60 Repeat Property Offenders Reveal That Increases in the Severity