Fines (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of a fine
Definition of a fine
Monetary sanction paid by offender to state of Victoria
Victorian system for expressing fines
Victorian system for expressing fines
Penalty units system
Highest fine level and penalty units
Highest fine level and penalty units
Level 2: 3000 penalty units
Lowest fine level and penalty units
Lowest fine level and penalty units
Level 12: 1 penalty unit
Company fine maximum vs individual
Company fine maximum vs individual
Up to 5 times the maximum individual fine
Conditions for converting fine to community work
Conditions for converting fine to community work
Circumstances changed & fine ≤100 penalty units
Imprisonment rate for non-payment of fines
Imprisonment rate for non-payment of fines
1 day per unpaid penalty unit (max 24 months)
Max community work hours for unpaid fines
Max community work hours for unpaid fines
500 hours
Main sentencing purposes of fines
Main sentencing purposes of fines
Punishment and deterrence (specific & general)
Priority of compensation orders vs fines
Priority of compensation orders vs fines
Compensation orders take priority over fines