CJS 101 Lecture 6: CJS 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) - in-class notes 6
Document Summary
There are several aims considered during the sentencing process. Victorian sentencing act (1991) identifies the five purposes of sentencing that a judge must consider in determining an appropriate sentence. Whilst the aims should be considered in every case, the priority of these aims and their relevance to each offence and/or offender is a matter of judicial discretion. Just punishment: to punish the offender to an extent and in a manner which is just in all of the circumstances. Deterrence: to deter the offender (specific) or other person (general) from committing offences of the same or similar nature. Rehabilitation: to establish conditions within which it is considered by the court that the rehabilitation of the offender may be facilitated. Denunciation: to denounce the type of conduct engaged in by the offender. Community protection: to protect the community from the offender. Additional factors to be considered when sentencing an offender: The maximum penalty prescribed for the offence.
