Sentencing

Question 1

Objectives of Sentencing

Answer 1

1. Deterrence
   - Specific
   - General
2. Retribution
3. Denunciation
4. Incapacitation
5. Victim Restitution
6. Rehabilitation

Question 2

Other Sentencing Principles

Answer 2

1. Aggravating factors
2. Mitigating Factors
3. Global Sentencing
   - concurrent vs consecutive
4. Maximum sentence/ for the worst offence for the worst offender
5. Danger of the Offender to the community
6. Starting point

Question 3

Tensions

Answer 3

deterrence vs retribution
Consistency vs individual sentencing
Rehabilitation vs. Punishment

Question 4

Possible Sentences

Answer 4

1. Diversion/alternative measures
2. Discharges/absolute and conditional
3. Probation- suspended sentence
4. Fines and forfeiture/ fine default program
5. Prohibitions
6. Restitution
7. Conditional Sentence
   - R v proulx - need to not be a danger for a Conditional sentence
8. Intermittent Sentence
9. Imprisonment
   2yrs+ fed
   less provincial
   manditory minnimums bill c-10
   parole ineligibility