Sentencing Flashcards
1
Q
What is a magistrates associated guidelines?
A
Guidelines about sentencing that permit magistrates to make structured decisions based on
- entry point for offence
- maximum sentences
- potential aggravating and mitigating factors
2
Q
Name the types of sentencing
A
- custodial sentence
- community service
- discharge
- fine
3
Q
What are the aggravating factors?
A
- seriousness of offence
- racial motive
- previous convictions
- use of weapons
- if on bail when crime happened
- vulnerability of victim
4
Q
What are the mitigating factors?
A
- first offence
- age of offender
- remorse shown
- early guilty plea
- background
- mitigating circumstances
5
Q
What are the aims of sentencing?
A
- retribution & denunciation
- rehabilitation
- reparation
- deterrence
- protection of society
