Sentencing
Process
Process
Needs to happen before Sentencing occurs.
Conviction at trial or a guilty plea
Can be joint or independent.
Sentencing Reccomendations
One of the Principles of Sentencing is to ________ the public from future unlawful acts
Protect
Monetary payment for smaller unlawful actions. (Most common for speeding and traffic)
A Fine
A judge who must do the sentencing after accepting guilt or a guilty verdict.
Presiding Judge
Can be produced by the victim or anyone harmed by the offence.
Victim Impact Statement
Reparations
Paid in addition to a fine.
Fine Victim Surcharge
Evidence called by the lawyers in regard to the sentence.
Sentencing Submissions
Speaking to the Sentence
To denounce _________ conduct.
Unlawful
a sentence where the perpetrator stays in the community so they can continue to work.
Conditional Sentence