There are several reasons for having a criminal justice system; rehabilitation is but one. Others include deterring crime, incapacitating dangerous violent offe

There are several reasons for having a criminal justice system; rehabilitation is but one. Others include deterring crime, incapacitating dangerous violent offenders to separate them from society, and yes, offering a sense of retribution. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law#Objectives_of_Criminal_Law http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law#Objectives_of_Crim...