financial penalty links to retribution

Question 1

what do the court look at when sentencing someone to a fine

Answer 1

the amount depends on the seriousness of the crime and the financial status of the offender - it is often paid in instalments which come directly from social security benefits

Question 2

what offences does this apply to

Answer 2

relatively minor ones, such as driving offences

Question 3

why do court look at the financial status of people

Answer 3

there’s little point in excessively fining someone if they’re unable to pay it off as it will increase their chance in reoffending in order to gain the money to pay for the fine
however its also not effective to fine the wealthy as it won’t impact them