sentencing

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  • Created on: 01-06-22 18:38
what are the 5 aims of sentencing?
rehabilitation, reparation, deterrence, protection of public, retribution
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list all types of sentences
discharge (absolute or conditional)
fine/compensation
community service
prison sentence (suspended, determinate, indeterminate)
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what is an aggravating factor?
provide an example
factors that may increase a sentence eg. targeting a vulnerable victim, D being motivated by racism or D used a weapon
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what is a mitigating factor?
provide a few examples
factors that may decrease a sentence eg. lack of a prior criminal record, genuine remorse or mental or physical illness
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if D pleads guilty after the trial date has been set, then his sentence is reduced by ____
1/10
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what would be an example of reparation?
an apology and compensation
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name 3 kinds of custodial sentences
mandatory sentence, discretionary sentence or home detention curfew
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what is retribution?
punishment that matches the crime
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what is reparation?
making good the harm caused
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list all types of sentences

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discharge (absolute or conditional)
fine/compensation
community service
prison sentence (suspended, determinate, indeterminate)

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what is an aggravating factor?
provide an example

Back

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Card 4

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what is a mitigating factor?
provide a few examples

Back

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Card 5

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if D pleads guilty after the trial date has been set, then his sentence is reduced by ____

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