Alex Was Recently Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Multiple Choice

Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder. Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive. Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home. Alex is thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case.
-Alex will be incarcerated for a period of 25 years.Which goal of punishment does his sentence meet for the general public?

A) ​Specific deterrence
B) ​General deterrence
C) ​Intermediate sanction
D) ​Death