Part 1
Define sentence.
The punishment imposed on a person convicted of committing a crime.
Define specific deterrence.
To discourage criminals from reoffending.
Define denunciation.
Punishment designed to show condemnation of the offender's conduct.
What is deportation?
Deportation is the expulsion of a person or group of people from a place or country.
What is a parole?
The release of an inmate on good behaviour.
What section does sentencing fall under in the Criminal Code?
Section 718.
Define general deterrence.
Discourage people in general from offending.
What is a psychiatric assessment?
A report describing the mental history of the offender.
What is a plea bargain?
A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty.
Define pardon.
Setting aside of a person's record of conviction.
Name one of the six goals of sentencing.
Up to student to decide.
Define rehabilitation.
Punishment combined with treatment and training to help offenders function in society.
Define aggravating factors.
Circumstances that may increase the severity of the sentence.
Define incarceration?
The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
What is a fine?
Specific amounts of money paid as penalties for offences.
Define retribution.
Punishment to avenge a crime.
Define recidivism.
Returning to crime after prison.
What are intermittent sentences?
A sentence served on weekends and at night.
What is an indeterminate sentence?
Indefinite sentence.
Age of a young offender?
At least 12 years and under 18.
Name a phrase that describes retribution.
"An eye for an eye."
Define restitution.
Pay victim of society back for the harm.
What is electronic monitoring?
Electronic tagging is a form of surveillance which uses an electronic device, fitted to the person.
How many incarcerated individuals in Canada? (In 100 000)
100
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