Riva appeals on the grounds that
• The sentence greatly exceeded recommendations from corrections officials that Riva be placed under house arrest or serve time in a high-risk juvenile facility.
• No explanation for failure to follow the recommendations was given, as required by state law.
Let’s review a few concepts before you make another decision about this scene.
Which theory holds that the most severe punishments have the greatest effect on reducing crime?
rational choice theory
routine activities
situational crime prevention
general deterrence