Sociology 2253A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Conditional Sentence, Mandatory Sentencing, Suspended Sentence
7 Jan 2016
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The purpose and principles of sentencing: 718 of the criminal code sets out the purpose and principles of sentencing: The goals of sentencing: the cases of mr. smith and mr. jones. Sentencing goals in criminal courts fall into three main groups: utilitarian, retributive, and restorative. Mr. smith- qubec-based police chief and swimming coach who was convicted of four counts of sexual assault for fondling two girls, ages 12 and 13. Mr. jones- a computer engineer based in bc was convicted of sexual assault for fondling his young stepdaughter over a two-year period. Both men were heavily publicized in their communities and lost their jobs. Focus on the future conduct of mr. smith, mr. jones, and others who might. Focuses on the past, rather than the future, including: denunciation- expressing society"s disapproval of the men"s behavior, retribution- making the two men pay for their offenses (eye for an eye)
