The deterrent effect 3

If the deterrent effect means that one person is being punished so that another person will be afraid to commit the crime then the deterrent effect is unjust. If the deterrent effect means that the punishment is so severe that anyone is afraid to commit the crime then the deterrent effect is just. However, if the law is not enforced by exacting the full penalty then the deterrent effect falls flat and the enforcers are unjust.