Sentencing Factors (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Which four factors must courts consider when determining an appropriate sentence under the Sentencing Act?
Which four factors must courts consider when determining an appropriate sentence under the Sentencing Act?
Aggravating, mitigating, guilty pleas, VIS
What is the effect of aggravating factors on an offender's sentence?
What is the effect of aggravating factors on an offender's sentence?
They increase culpability & sentence severity
Which of these is considered an aggravating factor relating to victim vulnerability?
Which of these is considered an aggravating factor relating to victim vulnerability?
Offences targeting elderly or frail persons
What is the courts' position on lack of remorse as a sentencing factor?
What is the courts' position on lack of remorse as a sentencing factor?
It is NOT an aggravating factor
Which circumstance is a mitigating factor that reduces an offender's culpability?
Which circumstance is a mitigating factor that reduces an offender's culpability?
Acting under duress (forced by threats)
What does the 'tug of war' analogy describe in sentencing?
What does the 'tug of war' analogy describe in sentencing?
Balance between mitigating & aggravating factors
What is the relationship between timing of a guilty plea and sentence reduction?
What is the relationship between timing of a guilty plea and sentence reduction?
Earlier plea = greater sentence reduction
What does 'utilitarian benefit' refer to in the context of guilty pleas?
What does 'utilitarian benefit' refer to in the context of guilty pleas?
Saving court time, resources & expense
When must courts state what sentence would have been imposed without a guilty plea?
When must courts state what sentence would have been imposed without a guilty plea?
For custodial sentences or CCO of 2+ years
What must happen with a victim impact statement before the sentencing hearing?
What must happen with a victim impact statement before the sentencing hearing?
It must be filed with the court