Crime is a serious issue that affects many places around the world. Some of its causes and forms include theft , violence , drug trafficking , and other criminal acts. Every crime has consequences determined by law, and in my opinion, punishment is strictly necessary to guarantee justice and protect people. But I’ve often asked myself: Are all punishments truly fair? Is prison always the best solution? These questions have come to my mind over time, and also in situations I’ve witnessed personally. I’ve seen someone attack another person with a sharp weapon, or people commit theft and be released the very next day. I’ve also heard of cases where someone was accused of abusing a student, spent years in prison, and later the student confessed that the accusation was false, due to a flawed investigation. We live in a society where minor offenses can lead to many years in prison, while people who commit serious crimes might only receive short sentences. In my opinion, p...