Fines Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fine?
A
A fine is a sanction that is imposed by a court, that orders an offender to pay the state of Victoria a specific amount of money
2
Q
What are the purposes of fines?
A
- Fines punish offenders by ordering them to pay the sum of money.
- Fines are a specific deterrence to discourage an offender from re offending.
- Fines are a general deterrence to other members of the public who know they will have to pay money, if they commit a similar crime.
3
Q
What are the abilities of Fines to achiever their purpose- factors to consider?
A
- The wealth of the offender
- Weather a fine is a sufficient general deterrence.
- Weather there is a more appropriate sanction
4
Q
What can offenders who can’t pay do and how are Fines represented?
A
Fines are represented in penalty units.
If an offender can’t pay, they can pay in installments or be given a period of time to pay the fine.