Mandatory A sentence set sentence by parliament in legislation, allowing no discretion for the court to impose a different sentence. Maximum The most severe sentence set in penalty legislation that a court can impose for a particular type of offence. Mitigating A fact or factor circumstance about the offender or the offence that may lead to a less severe sentence. Non-parole The period of period (NPP) imprisonment set by the court that must be served by the offender in prison before he or she is eligible for release on parole. A person who Offender has been found guilty of an offence or who has pleaded guilty to an offence (admitted the facts of an offence).
Mandatory sentence A sentence set by parliament in legislation, allowing no discretion for the court to impose a different sentence. Maximum penalty The most severe sentence set in legislation that a court can impose for a particular type of offence. Mitigating factor A fact or circumstance about the offender or the offence that may lead to a less severe sentence. Non-parole period (NPP) The period of imprisonment set by the court that must be served by the offender in prison before he or she is eligible for release on parole. Offender A person who has been found guilty of an offence or who has pleaded guilty to an offence (admitted the facts of an offence).
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