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> [“In order for punishment not to be, in every instance, an act of violence of one or many against a private citizen, it must be essentially public, prompt, necessary, the least possible in the given circumstances, proportionate to the crime…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/in-order-for-punishment-not-to-be-in-every-instance-an-act-of/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

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## More by Steven Briggs

> [“An inmate can rub a toothbrush handle against concrete to make a pointed stabbing weapon known as a shiv. Shivs are one of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/an-inmate-can-rub-a-toothbrush-handle-against-concrete-to-make-a/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“Travis Hirschi found that delinquents tended to have lower IQs than nondelinquents. This study also found that a lower IQ meant a person was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/travis-hirschi-found-that-delinquents-tended-to-have-lower-iqs-than/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“AD/HD and depression also are linked to higher incidents of antisocial and delinquent conduct.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/ad-hd-and-depression-also-are-linked-to-higher-incidents-of/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“A psychopath, as defined by leading expert Dr. Robert Hare, “is a remorseless predator who uses charm, intimidation, and, if necessary, impulsive and cold-blooded…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/a-psychopath-as-defined-by-leading-expert-dr-robert-hare-is-a/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“Fresno Bulldogs: This gang is one of the few California Hispanic gangs not to claim allegiance to the Surenos or Nortenos. Latin Kings: This…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/fresno-bulldogs-this-gang-is-one-of-the-few-california-hispanic-gangs/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“malum in prohibitum, meaning “wrong because prohibited.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/malum-in-prohibitum-meaning-wrong-because-prohibited/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“Diversion programs often give people who have been charged with nonviolent crimes a chance to avoid conviction if they comply with conditions set by…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/diversion-programs-often-give-people-who-have-been-charged-with/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“mala in se, which is Latin for “wrong by itself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/mala-in-se-which-is-latin-for-wrong-by-itself/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“psychopaths are resistant to treatment regimens; in fact, they often become more dangerous after treatment as they learn how to manipulate the system. Studies…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/psychopaths-are-resistant-to-treatment-regimens-in-fact-they-often/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“It’s a well-known secret that most criminals are extremely lazy and unwilling to make extra efforts, even when those efforts may mean increased rewards.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/it-s-a-well-known-secret-that-most-criminals-are-extremely-lazy-and/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“In order for punishment not to be, in every instance, an act of violence of one or many against a private citizen, it must…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/in-order-for-punishment-not-to-be-in-every-instance-an-act-of/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“Recent science supports the idea that until children’s brains are fully developed (at around the age of 25), they’re more likely to be impulsive…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/recent-science-supports-the-idea-that-until-children-s-brains-are/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

> [“Gandhi once said, “You can judge a society by how it treats its animals.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-briggs/gandhi-once-said-you-can-judge-a-society-by-how-it-treats-its-animals/)

[Steven Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-briggs/)

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