Sam Has Been Convicted of Burglary, Theft, Possession of Drug

Multiple Choice

Sam has been convicted of burglary, theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, and destruction of private property. This was the result of an incident where he broke into the Jones' home, causing damage to the sliding door in the process. He stole approximately $500 worth of items, and was caught trying to sell a stolen DVD player at a pawnshop. He explained that he was a heroin addict and was stealing in order to be able to buy drugs. Assume that the judge sentenced Sam to a straight jail term. She believes simply that Sam has caused harm and should be punished for it. This sentence is consistent with the idea of:

A) restorative justice.
B) retributive justice.
C) deterrence.
D) ethics of care.