SOC327 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Extraordinary Measures, Zoophilia, Supermax Prison
15 Apr 2016
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The fundamental purpose of sentencing is first of all contribute to the respect for the law and the maintenance of the just peaceful and safe society ( fundamental purpose of sentencing in criminal code) Specific sentences may have an addition to the fundamental purpose ( the list provided) Question: which purpose is the most valid fro this list in a contemporary canadian. Time to pay offender is expected to pay a fine by a particular time if they cannot it can result in jail time. Fine option program if offender cannot pay they will work it of by a community service work for minimum wage of that province. Restitution and community service intended to repair harm to victim/community. Stand alone restitution order - the onus is on the victim, even thou it"s a criminal court provision, victim has to pursue it in civil court to do something about failed restitution payments.
