Types of Sanctions (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What percentage of sentencing in Victoria occurs in the Magistrates' Court?
What percentage of sentencing in Victoria occurs in the Magistrates' Court?
90%
In Victoria's sentencing hierarchy, what is the most serious sanction?
In Victoria's sentencing hierarchy, what is the most serious sanction?
Imprisonment with conviction
Why are fines expressed in penalty units rather than specific dollar amounts?
Why are fines expressed in penalty units rather than specific dollar amounts?
Allows annual value adjustment
To whom is a fine paid when imposed as a sanction?
To whom is a fine paid when imposed as a sanction?
The state of Victoria
Which factor most undermines whether a fine achieves its purposes?
Which factor most undermines whether a fine achieves its purposes?
The fine is never paid or enforced
What must an offender provide before a CCO can be imposed?
What must an offender provide before a CCO can be imposed?
Consent to the CCO
How many optional conditions must be attached to a CCO?
How many optional conditions must be attached to a CCO?
At least one
For which type of offences cannot a CCO be imposed?
For which type of offences cannot a CCO be imposed?
Category 1 offences (including murder)
What percentage of Victorian prisoners return to custody within two years of release?
What percentage of Victorian prisoners return to custody within two years of release?
44%
If an offender receives 3 years for burglary and 1 year for theft concurrently, what is the total?
If an offender receives 3 years for burglary and 1 year for theft concurrently, what is the total?
3 years