Factors Affecting a Sentencing Decision (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What guides a judge's discretion in sentencing?
What guides a judge's discretion in sentencing?
Legislation, case law & principles
What are objective factors in sentencing?
What are objective factors in sentencing?
Circumstances of the crime itself
Which is an aggravating factor related to the offence?
Which is an aggravating factor related to the offence?
Gratuitous violence used
Why are crimes against police officers treated more seriously?
Why are crimes against police officers treated more seriously?
Attacks undermine public services
What makes abuse of trust an aggravating factor?
What makes abuse of trust an aggravating factor?
Violates a professional responsibility
Why is youth considered a mitigating factor?
Why is youth considered a mitigating factor?
Greater potential for rehabilitation
Why does pleading guilty reduce a sentence?
Why does pleading guilty reduce a sentence?
Shows some responsibility & saves time
Is intoxication accepted as a mitigating factor?
Is intoxication accepted as a mitigating factor?
No, becoming intoxicated is a choice
When are victim impact statements allowed?
When are victim impact statements allowed?
Serious offences with violence/harm
In McCartney v R, what was the sentencing discount for the guilty plea?
In McCartney v R, what was the sentencing discount for the guilty plea?
16.6%