Общество, право и политика - Закон и наказание

used to imply that if the punishment for two offenses is the same, one might as well commit the more serious offense if the potential rewards justify the consequences, leading individuals to take greater risks

used to convey the idea of making an example of someone to deter others from misbehaving

used to imply that in a situation of extreme need or urgency, people may be compelled to take actions that would normally be considered illegal or immoral

used to suggest that some rules or laws are not meant to be followed strictly and can be disregarded or broken under certain circumstances

used to imply that as the number of laws and regulations increases, it becomes increasingly difficult to enforce them, which in turn creates more opportunities for people to unintentionally or intentionally violate them

used to suggest that the legal system may not always provide equal protection or accountability for all individuals, and may instead favor those with higher social status or resources

used to imply that laws and regulations are necessary for the proper functioning and well-being of a society

used to imply that the legal system is often biased against the poor and disadvantaged, while the rich and powerful are able to use their wealth and influence to manipulate the law to their advantage