Jail also serves to keep dangerous people away from society. If a person commits a crime and is not punished for it he or she may feel as though they can do it often. For example, if a person robs a convenient store because he or she is in need of quick money, if that person is not punished, he or she may feel inclined to do it again, endangering society, because that person realizes that there is no punishment for such behaviour. Jail or even the thought of potential going to jail can prevent someone from commit a crime. Although jail can keep dangerous people away from society, many people are falsely accused and sent to jail while the real perpetrator is still endangering society. During a study of 229 (95% ) of offenders admitted to Icelandic
