Fines and CCO's

Question 1

Key characteristics of each type of sanction:

Answer 1

Fines:
A money penalty paid by the offender.
Amount depends on the severity of the offense and offender’s ability to pay.

CCOs:
A supervised community-based punishment where the offender must follow conditions (e.g., unpaid community work, treatment programs).
Can include curfews, restrictions, or attending rehab programs.

Question 2

What offenses would carry a sanction for each?

Answer 2

Fines: Common for minor offenses like speeding, littering, or public drinking.

CCOs: Used for more serious but non-violent crimes, like theft, drug offenses, or minor assaults.

Question 3

How does a CCO differ from imprisonment?

Answer 3

CCO: The offender stays in the community but must follow strict conditions.

Imprisonment: The offender is confined in jail and loses their freedom completely.

Question 4

Why might two people receive different sentences for the same offense?

Answer 4

Differences can be due to:

Criminal history (first-time vs repeat offender).

Circumstances (if one person shows remorse or cooperates with police).

Personal situations (financial hardship, mental health issues).

Question 5

Do they achieve all five purposes?

Answer 5

Fines: Achieve punishment and deterrence but might not focus on rehabilitation or protection.

CCOs: Can achieve rehabilitation, punishment, deterrence, and protection (through supervision), but denunciation may be less emphasized.

Question 6

CCO’s definition

Answer 6

Community Correction Order