Factors of Sentencing Flashcards
1
Q
Statutory Limits
A
Judge cannot exceed sentence set by act of parliament
Some have minimum
Sentencing guidelines
2
Q
Aggravating Factors
A
Previous Conviction
Gang-member
Target vulnerable or high position
Hate crime
Theft- value and position of trust
3
Q
Mitigating Factors
A
Genuine Remorse
Minor part in group
First time
Co-operation with police
4
Q
Guilty Plea
A
Reduce by 3rd at first opportunity
Sliding scale after this
5
Q
Other
A
offender background
pre-sentencing reports
medical reports
