what are the types of sanctions Flashcards
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what is the order of hierachy for sanctions 1 being the worst and 10 being the least severe
- Imprisonment with conviction
2.Court secure treatment order with conviction - Drug and alcohol treatment order with
conviction - Youth justice centre order with conviction
5.Youth residential centre order with conviction
6.Community correction order with or without
conviction
7.Fine with or without conviction
8.Adjournment with or without conviction
9.Discharge with conviction
10.Dismissal without conviction
there are two types of sanctions: whats a custodial sentence
are those penalties that remove an offender from the community (i.e., prison)
There are two types of sanctions: whats a non-custodial sentences
are those penalties that are served in the community (e.g., community service)
what are fines
monetary penalty that is paid by the offender to the state
fines are set in penalty units
a fine can be from 1 -3000 penalty units
when can fines be imposed
-The financial circumstances of the offender
-Any loss of or damage to property as a result of the offence
-The benefit received due to the offence
-Any forfeiture, compensation or restitution required
how can fines be paid and what happens if its not paid
can be paid in installments
if not paid on time it can result in a warrant being issued for arrest
what are the purposes of fines
Punish the offender
Deter the offender (specific deterrence)
Deter the community from committing similar crimes (general deterrence)
Denounce the crime (if the fine is significant)
What is the Community Correction Order (CCO)
allows the offender to remain in the community while serving the sentence
flexible sentencing order that can be tailored to fit offender
When can a CCO be imposed
The offence is punishable by more than five penalty units, and
The offender consents to the making of the order
Whats the two types of conditions for CCO: Mandatory conditions
Apply for all offenders
Whats the two types of conditions for CCO: Optional conditions
specific to individual offenders
what are the purposes of CCO’s
Punish the offender
Specific and general deterrence
Rehabilitate an offender (depending on conditions)
Protect society (by keeping an offender occupied)
What is imprisonment
Most serious sanction
removes an offender from society and places them in prison
When can imprisonment be imposed
Each offence has a maximum penalty that can be imposed for that offence.
level 1 for murder max penalty is life
Parole is a condtiton of imprisonment. What is parole?
early release from prison
To be granted parole, an offender must demonstrate to the parole board that they are able to carry out the remaining time of their sentence in the community
What are types of prison sentences : Concurrent
sentences served at the same time
What are types of prison sentences :
Cumulative
sentences served one after another
what are the purposes of imprisonment
Protect the community
Punish he offender
General and specific deterrence
Denounce the crime
