Sentencing

Question 1

Principle 1:
Determining the ___(a)___ of the fish caught illegally and making the courts’ ___(b)___ so the fine isn’t considered ___(c)___.

Answer 1

a) “value” of the fish
b) “penalty sufficiently higher”
c) “the cost of doing business”

Question 2

Principle 2:

Imposing a sentence that is ___(a)___ of the offence, and degree of ___(b)___ of the offender.

Answer 2

a) “proportionate to the gravity” of the offence

b) “responsibility” of the offender

Question 3

Principle 3:
Consider \_\_\_(a)\_\_\_ and \_\_\_(b)\_\_\_ circumstances.

Answer 3

a) aggravating

b) mitigating

Question 4

Principle 4: Sentences should be similar to sentences for ___(a)___ offences committed under ___(a)___ circumstances.

Answer 4

a) “similar”

both are “similar”

Question 5

Principle 5:

______ to pay.

Answer 5

a) “ability”