Imprisonment (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What role does imprisonment play in the Victorian criminal justice system?
What role does imprisonment play in the Victorian criminal justice system?
The sanction of last resort
Which prison term level is the most serious in Victoria?
Which prison term level is the most serious in Victoria?
Level 1 (life imprisonment)
What is the maximum prison term for Level 5 offences such as threats to kill?
What is the maximum prison term for Level 5 offences such as threats to kill?
10 years
What is the maximum imprisonment term a Magistrates' Court can impose for one summary offence?
What is the maximum imprisonment term a Magistrates' Court can impose for one summary offence?
2 years
For sentences of 2+ years, when must a non-parole period be stated?
For sentences of 2+ years, when must a non-parole period be stated?
It must be stated (mandatory)
If an offender receives 6 months for theft & 2 years for assault concurrently, what's the total time?
If an offender receives 6 months for theft & 2 years for assault concurrently, what's the total time?
2 years
When must cumulative sentences be imposed?
When must cumulative sentences be imposed?
For offences on parole or bail
What must courts be satisfied of to impose an indefinite sentence?
What must courts be satisfied of to impose an indefinite sentence?
High probability offender poses danger
What is essential for rehabilitation to be achieved through imprisonment?
What is essential for rehabilitation to be achieved through imprisonment?
Offender's willingness to participate
How does imprisonment achieve the purpose of protection?
How does imprisonment achieve the purpose of protection?
By removing dangerous offenders from society