Factors Considered When Sentencing Flashcards

0
Q

These reduce sentence

A

Mitigating factors

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These are considered before sentencing

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1) aims
2) sentencing guidelines
3) seriousness
4) motive of the crime

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2
Q

If d entered a guilty plea how much can his sentence be reduced by

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1/3

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3
Q

Reduction of sentence is worked out using this

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Sliding scale

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4
Q

If d had previously had

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Good character

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5
Q

It must be this type of offence

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First

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6
Q

He does this for a relative

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Primary carer

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7
Q

Has the defendant made this to the victim

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Reparations

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8
Q

D showed a lack of this

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Premeditation

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9
Q

These will increase sentence

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Aggravating factors

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10
Q

Was the offence committed against this type of person

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Vulnerable

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11
Q

The offence was

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Premeditation

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12
Q

This was used to commit the offence

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Weapon

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13
Q

It was against this group of people

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Police or members of public services

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14
Q

If it was speeding was it

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Excessive

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15
Q

The offence was committed while on this

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Bail

16
Q

Has current convictions of

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Similar nature

17
Q

This was not shown

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Remorse

18
Q

Had this role in the crime

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Leading

19
Q

The offence was based on

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Race or religion

20
Q

Which fraud case was mititagiting factors or previous good nature of charity work not considered and the sentence was consequently reduced from 6 months to 7 days

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R v Clark