... and education and include treatment programs and educating citizens about the dangers of impaired driving. To prevent drunk driving, a combination of stricter laws with harsh punishments and non-criminal countermeasures must be implemented. Legal measures are said to protect citizens through deterrence. Deterrence is defined as discouraging a particular behavior. There are two types of deterrence: individual ... or specific deterrence seeks to deter the offender from re-offending. General deterrence seeks to deter the public from criminal behavior through the punishment of offenders. "...

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... made by individuals or groups, whereas legal rules or laws are made by parliament, subordinate authorities (eg. Vicroads, local councils) and courts. If we break a law it may result in a sanction such as a community based order or even imprisonment. Laws are enforced by the courts and legal tribunals whereas organizations set up there own decision-making bodies to resolve disputes. Non ... the public - able to be understood - acceptable to the community (reflect values of the majority) - able to change to meet changing demands - stable (consistent) - able to be enforced Criminal Law and ...

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