7.10 - sentencing factors

Question 1

what are mitigating factors?

Answer 1

factors that reduce the seriousness of offending and may lead to a lesser sentence

Question 2

what are aggravating factors?

Answer 2

factors that increase the seriousness of the offending and may lead to a harsher sentence

Question 2

what are victim impacts statements?

Answer 2

during a sentence a victim or victims family statement can give either oral statement or written statement to the judge on the impact of the crime on their lives

Question 3

What is the koori court

Answer 3

an alternative court for aboriginal in first nations people

Question 4

what is a guilty plea

Answer 4

When the offender pleads guilty to the crime, which courts look favourably as it saves time money and trauma

Question 5

how are you eligible for the koori court

Answer 5

you must acknowledge the magistrate court of your responsibility for the offence and both prosecution and accused must agree

Question 6

what is the effectiveness of the koori court

Answer 6

provides access to culturally relevant and appropriate justice