what are factors considered in sentencing

Question 1

what is nature and gravity of offence: mitigating facor

Answer 1

if the offending is on the low end of the scale of seriousness then this may persuade the court that the sentence is less than the max penalty imposed

Question 2

remorse: mitigating factor

Answer 2

if the offender shows remorse the court is more likely to take this into account by showing that they apologised to victims and cooperted with the police

Question 3

nature and gravity of offence: Aggrivating factor

Answer 3

doing an offending thats on the high end of the scale of seriousness which may lead to higher sentence

Question 4

prior offending: aggrivating factor

Answer 4

if offender has engaged in previous criminal behaviour this may result in sentence being increased

Question 5

what are aggravating factors

Answer 5

facts or circumstances
about an offender or an
offence that can lead to
a more severe sentence

Question 6

what are mitigating factors

Answer 6

facts or circumstances
about the offender or
the offence that can
lead to a less severe
sentence