AC2.3 FINES Flashcards
1
Q
What are fines?
A
financial penalties for offending- given to less serious offences
2
Q
What % of those found guilty receive a fine?
A
15%
3
Q
what factors determine the size of a fine?
A
Offences themselves, circumstances of the crime, offenders ability to pay, which court hears case
4
Q
How do fines meet retribution?
A
Making people pay can be good way to make people suffer
5
Q
How do fines meet deterrence?
A
may make an offender reluctant to re-offend for fear of further punishment
6
Q
What happens if an offender fails to pay fine without good reason?
A
May face prison
