1
Q
What are the aggravating factors that make the offence more serious?
A
-seriousness of the offence
-was the offender on bail?
-previous similar convictions
- was it a hate crime?
-the vulnerability of the victim
-was the offender in a position of trust or power
2
Q
what are the mitigating factors that make the offence less serious?
A
- did they plea guilty
- background issues
- did they show remorse
- age of the offender
- first time offence
- out of character
3
Q
what types of imprisonment sentences can the court give?
A
- mandatory life sentence
- discretionary life sentence
-fixed terms sentences - home detention curfew
- indeterminate sentences
- extended sentence
- suspended sentence
4
Q
What is the key aim of imprisonment?
A
-punish offender
-protect the victim
