Punishment & Sentencing
This type of plea usually results in a reduced sentence.
guilty plea
These factors reduce the severity of a sentence
mitigating factors
This is a court hearing where procedures are fair to both sides.
fair trial
This type of punishment requires an offender to promise good behaviour for a set period
good behaviour bond
This is the capital city of Canada.
Ottawa
This is a penalty imposed by the court on a person convicted of a criminal offence.
sentence
These factors increase the severity of a sentence
aggravating factors
This concept ensures equal treatment through legal procedures.
due process
This may be granted when a crime is minor or the offender has already been sufficiently punished.
unconditional discharge
This scientific law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Newton’s Third Law
This objective of punishment aims to stop offenders from committing further crimes.
deterrence
This approach focuses on addressing underlying causes of offending
rehabilitative approach
This legal professional represents the state in criminal cases.
prosecutor
This punishment allows offenders to live in the community under supervision.
probation
This river flows through the most countries in the world.
Danube River
This objective reminds society of the consequences of breaking the law
denunciation
This occurs when punishment discourages the offender from reoffending.
specific deterrence
This official presides over the lowest court and determines guilt and sentencing
magistrate
This occurs when a court formally records that a person has been found guilty of an offence.
conviction recorded
This element has the highest melting point of all metals.
tungsten
This type of sentence allows offenders to remain in the community under supervision.
probation
This occurs when punishment discourages others from committing crimes.
general deterrence
This international document outlines rights to a fair trial.
ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights)
This punishment directly restricts a person’s freedom and liberty
imprisonment
This mountain is the tallest in the world when measured from base to summit (not sea level).
Mauna Kea