(33 quotes found)
“A far greater factor [than abolishing poverty] is the deterrent effect of swift and certain consequences: swift arrest, prompt trial, certain penalty and - at some point - finality of judgment.”
Warren E. Burger
“Criminal prosecution and penalties provide deterrence in a way that civil judgments cannot,”
Bob Kruger
“Fines are not a deterrent. The level of fines that Congress has authorized is an insult to the American worker.”
Charles Jeffress
“We're getting a pretty good sample. It acts as a good deterrent.”
Charles Carroll
“If anything, the problem is getting worse. China says it's enforcing laws, but it's not creating any meaningful deterrence to piracy. People who get caught just pay a fine and then go back to business.”
Daniel Chow
“We all know why we are here. This is as much about deterrence as it is conducting investigations.”
Chris Swecker
“Bear spray is a very good deterrent.”
Chuck Schwartz
“The reason they were 16 stories up is because that height is suppose to be a deterrent. If you get out that window, you face a 187-foot drop.”
Warden Ramon Rustin
“In talking to our athletes and our coaches, they think it will act as a deterrent.”
Craig Masback
“We want to get a deterrent effect to let people know we don't want to do this. We would rather have people just not commit the crimes.”
Dale Armstrong
