sentencing

purpose of sentencing

“any court dealing with an offender in respect of his offence must have regard to the following purposes of sentencing—

• punishment

• deterrence (individual & general)

• rehabilitation

• protection of the public

• reparation

types of sentences

• incarceration -

• community order

• fines

• discharges

determining sentences

• sentencing guideline provided by the sentencing council
  - consider: severity of the offence (aggravating & mitigating factors)

• culpability
  - category 1
  . A - 1-2.5 years
  . B - 6 months-1 year & 6 months
  . C -

• harm caused