There have long been debates over the efficacy of incarceration for people convicted of various types of crimes. Some believe that jail and heavy-handed sentences are the only way that a person will learn from their mistakes. However, opponents of this school of thought argue that prison and lifetime consequences are simply inappropriate in many circumstances and have raised some important questions. For example, does it make sense for a first-time offender who has committed a non-violent crime to be …
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