Ch. 9 Law quiz

Question 1

an offender who repeatedly behaves in a way that could injure or harm another and is likely to re-offend

Answer 1

long-term offender

Question 2

a sentencing objective that discourages a particular offender from committing the same offence

Answer 2

specific deterrence

Question 3

a sentencing option where the offender does specific work in the community under supervision

Answer 3

community service order

Question 4

the right to be released back into the community under supervision after serving two-thirds of a sentence if the offender has not already been released on parole

Answer 4

statutory release

Question 5

a sentence for a crime of a term of less than two years that is served in the community if the offender meets certain conditions

Answer 5

conditional sentence

Question 6

preventing or discouraging people in general from committing a crime

Answer 6

general deterrence

Question 7

a delayed sentence

Answer 7

suspended sentence

Question 8

imprisonment or confinement

Answer 8

incarceration

Question 9

the release of an inmate into the community before the sentence has been fully served

Answer 9

parole

Question 10

a common sentence for first-time offenders allowing the offender freedom to live in the community

Answer 10

probation

Question 11

a statement made by the victim outline the impact of the offence on his or her life

Answer 11

victim impact statement

Question 12

a sentence in which on conviction is recorded and the offender is free to go, but must meet certain expectations to avoid a criminal record and a new sentence.

Answer 12

conditional discharge

Question 13

the party who requests an appeal in criminal court; either the defence or the Crown

Answer 13

appellant

Question 14

a person who has committed a serious personal injury offence and threatens the life and safety of others

Answer 14

dangerous offender

Question 15

a sentence in with no conviction is recorded and the offender is free to go without conditions

Answer 15

absolute discharge

Question 16

in a court case, the party who opposes the appeal requested by the other party, the appellant

Answer 16

respondent

Question 17

sentencing factors (gp.ptc.po.pn.cc.vis.ds.psr.acr)

Answer 17

guilty plea, pretrial custody, public opinion, plea negotiations, criminal code, victim impact statement, defence submission, pre-sentence report, accused’s criminal record

Question 18

objectives for sentencing

Answer 18

denounce unlawful conduct, deter the offender and others from committing offences, seperate offenders from society where necessary, assist in rehabilitating offenders, provide reparations for harm done to victims or to the community, promote a sense of responsibility in offenders

Question 19

restitution for…

Answer 19

damage, loss/destruction of property, bodily harm, loss of income, cost of support and psychological services

Question 20

correctional services are responsible for:

Answer 20

incarcerating all offenders, processing parole applications, running probation services

Question 21

grounds for appeal - for indictable offences

Answer 21

by defence (appeal convicted): question of law, question of fact, any other reason that the appeal court believes is worthy.

by crown (appeal not guilty): question of law, sentence, trial judge orders an indictment invalid or stays proceedings.