court sanctions Flashcards
what punishments can courts give out? and what form of sanction is a court sanction?
. custodial sentences
. community sentences
. monetary charges
. discharge
formal sanction
what is a custodial sentence?
prison sentence
what do the courts give custodial sentences for?
serious offences such as:
murder
what is a community sentence?
work in the community of some form such as:
- litter picking
- drug testing orders
- anger management
why does the custodial court give out community sentences?
to rehabilitate the offender
why does the custodial court offer discharges?
if the offence is not that serious and the offender is clearly remorseful or it is a first time offence
what is a dismal from the court?
dismissal from court and let go with no charges. either conditional or absolute. conditional if you need further help such as anger management
what do you get fines for and why?
to pay for damages made or inconvenience for things such as:
- graffiti
- speeding
