Factors Considered When Sentencing Flashcards
These reduce sentence
Mitigating factors
These are considered before sentencing
1) aims
2) sentencing guidelines
3) seriousness
4) motive of the crime
If d entered a guilty plea how much can his sentence be reduced by
1/3
Reduction of sentence is worked out using this
Sliding scale
If d had previously had
Good character
It must be this type of offence
First
He does this for a relative
Primary carer
Has the defendant made this to the victim
Reparations
D showed a lack of this
Premeditation
These will increase sentence
Aggravating factors
Was the offence committed against this type of person
Vulnerable
The offence was
Premeditation
This was used to commit the offence
Weapon
It was against this group of people
Police or members of public services
If it was speeding was it
Excessive
The offence was committed while on this
Bail
Has current convictions of
Similar nature
This was not shown
Remorse
Had this role in the crime
Leading
The offence was based on
Race or religion
Which fraud case was mititagiting factors or previous good nature of charity work not considered and the sentence was consequently reduced from 6 months to 7 days
R v Clark
