Project Summary: According to General Deterrence Theory, if the certainty, severity, and swiftness of arrest, conviction, and punishment increase, crime rates should decline. Crime will persist if people believe they will get away with crime, and even if they are caught, they will have a good chance of escaping punishment. Discuss the effectiveness of capital punishment. Identify two (2) factors that limit the deterrent effect of capital punishment. Discuss each in detail. (Discussion post)