Sentencing Flashcards
1
Q
What is deterrence?
A
Designed to stop others from committing criminal offences
2
Q
What is rehabilitation?
A
Helping the offender to overcome problems
3
Q
What is punishment?
A
Based on the idea of revenge
4
Q
What is reparation?
A
To pay back to the victim
5
Q
What is denunciation?
A
Disapproval of society
6
Q
What is public protection?
A
To prevent harm to members of the public
7
Q
What sentencing powers are available to the magistrates court?
A
- 6 months for 1 offence
- 12 months for multiple
- fines of £5,000
8
Q
What sentencing powers are available to the crown court?
A
- Life imprisonment
- Fixed term sentences (5, 10 years)
- Suspended sentences, offender will go to prison if they commit an offence within a set period (usually 2 years)
- Fines
9
Q
Aggravating factors in sentencing?
A
- Previous convictions
- Use of a weapon
- Premeditation
- Vulnerability of victim (elderly, young)
- Hate crime
- Motive of defendant
10
Q
Mitigating factors in sentencing?
A
- If D pleads guilty during the early stages of proceedings
- Lack of previous
- Remorse
- Cooperation with authorities
- Any young children/dependent family members
- Age
