Ch. 9 Law quiz Flashcards
an offender who repeatedly behaves in a way that could injure or harm another and is likely to re-offend
long-term offender
a sentencing objective that discourages a particular offender from committing the same offence
specific deterrence
a sentencing option where the offender does specific work in the community under supervision
community service order
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
statutory release
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
conditional sentence
preventing or discouraging people in general from committing a crime
general deterrence
a delayed sentence
suspended sentence
imprisonment or confinement
incarceration
the release of an inmate into the community before the sentence has been fully served
parole
a common sentence for first-time offenders allowing the offender freedom to live in the community
probation
a statement made by the victim outline the impact of the offence on his or her life
victim impact statement
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.
conditional discharge
the party who requests an appeal in criminal court; either the defence or the Crown
appellant
a person who has committed a serious personal injury offence and threatens the life and safety of others
dangerous offender
a sentence in with no conviction is recorded and the offender is free to go without conditions
absolute discharge
in a court case, the party who opposes the appeal requested by the other party, the appellant
respondent
sentencing factors (gp.ptc.po.pn.cc.vis.ds.psr.acr)
guilty plea, pretrial custody, public opinion, plea negotiations, criminal code, victim impact statement, defence submission, pre-sentence report, accused’s criminal record
objectives for sentencing
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
restitution for…
damage, loss/destruction of property, bodily harm, loss of income, cost of support and psychological services
correctional services are responsible for:
incarcerating all offenders, processing parole applications, running probation services
grounds for appeal - for indictable offences
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.
