Fines (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is a fine in the Victorian legal system?
What is a fine in the Victorian legal system?
A monetary sanction paid to the state
Which are the three key sanctions studied in VCE Legal Studies?
Which are the three key sanctions studied in VCE Legal Studies?
Fines, CCOs, imprisonment
Why does Victoria use a penalty units system for fines?
Why does Victoria use a penalty units system for fines?
To increase fines annually without amending laws
How many penalty units does Level 2 (the highest fine level) represent?
How many penalty units does Level 2 (the highest fine level) represent?
3000 penalty units
What takes priority over fines when a court makes financial orders?
What takes priority over fines when a court makes financial orders?
Compensation orders to victims
What is the maximum fine a company can receive compared to an individual?
What is the maximum fine a company can receive compared to an individual?
Five times the maximum individual fine
What is the maximum fine (in penalty units) that can be converted to community work?
What is the maximum fine (in penalty units) that can be converted to community work?
100 penalty units
How many days imprisonment per unpaid penalty unit can be ordered for refusing to pay a fine?
How many days imprisonment per unpaid penalty unit can be ordered for refusing to pay a fine?
1 day per penalty unit
What are the primary sentencing purposes of fines?
What are the primary sentencing purposes of fines?
Punishment and deterrence
What is the maximum hours of unpaid community work for refusing to pay a fine?
What is the maximum hours of unpaid community work for refusing to pay a fine?
500 hours