1. Theories of Jurisprudence
How should crimes be punished?

2. Why do we have laws? Why punish?
Assumes laws promote some kind of social good
Deterrence: Punishment prevents people from committing crimes in the first place (assumes people will want to follow the rules)
Specific: I personally am less likely to commit crime again
General: I am discouraged by the example of others
Rehabilitation: Punishment should seek to right the wrong, and restore the guilty person to a functioning member of society
Retribution—punishment that is considered morally right and fully deserved; the punishment fits the crime; vengeance