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Criminal Sanctions
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House arrest
To confine offenders to their residences with limited exceptions, as a form of punishment and deterrence.
Probation
To monitor and rehabilitate offenders while they remain in the community under supervision.
Death penalty
To serve as the ultimate punitive measure and a deterrent for the most serious crimes.
Forfeiture
To seize property connected to criminal activity as a deterrent and to disable the operations of criminal enterprises.
Restitution
To compensate victims directly for their losses by the offender.
Community service
To provide a service to the community as a form of punishment and restitution.
Psychological counseling
To address underlying mental health issues that may contribute to criminal behavior, aiming for rehabilitation.
Diversion programs
To redirect offenders, typically first-time or minor, to educational or treatment resources instead of traditional prosecution.
Educational programs
To reduce recidivism by providing offenders with skills and knowledge to help them reintegrate into society.
Parole
To allow offenders early release from prison under supervision for good behavior and rehabilitation.
Exile or banishment
To punish by legally expelling an offender from a community or country, historically used as an extreme measure.
Incarceration
To remove offenders from society, to punish, and to deter potential criminals.
Suspended sentence
To delay a sentenced punishment as long as the offender complies with certain conditions.
Fines
To punish the offender financially and deter similar crimes by others.
Chemical castration
To reduce sexual drive and prevent recidivism in sex offenders by administrating medication.
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