Question

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 the general public?
a. Specific deterrence
b. General deterrence
c. Intermediate sanction
d. Death

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