Assignment Task: In this lesson, you learned that there might be different degrees...
In this lesson, you learned that there might be different degrees of the same crime, such as first, second, or third degree. Respond to at least one of the following prompts in your first post in this
In your opinion, do you think that the different degrees of a crime should have different punishments? Or do you think there should be just one established punishment for a crime, no matter what the degree? Explain your answer.
How much should intent matter in determining the seriousness of a crime? Should an attempted larceny carry a shorter sentence than a completed theft? Should attempted murder carry a shorter sentence than a completed murder? Explain your answer.