Primary actor that acts through agents and Has varying role depending on pursues the state’s needs process. Process involves: Two distinct and sentence Involves just the resolution process Happens Is never necessary because offender has admitted responsibility voluntarily. Sentencing Is still adversarial and formal. Victim still has matter of consensual dialogue and limited role. Community has no say. No discussion. Fairly informal. victim-offender dialogue. Punishment is the Controlled by participants. Victim primary response. has full opportunity to present their view. Usually involves direct dialogue between victim and offender. Overview of Sentencing Options In ascending of seriousness, here are your sentencing options: Sanction Sections Availability Alternative measures s. 717 Where program exists Appropriate regarding needs of accused and interests of victim/society The person freely consents Person has been advised of right to counsel The person accepts responsibility There is sufficient evidence to proceed The prosecution is not barred at law Absolute discharge s. 730(1) Is no minimum punishment Where max. is less than 14 years or life Accused is not an organization Best interest of accused/public
Primary actor that acts through agents and pursues the state’s needs Has varying role depending on process. Process involves: Two distinct and sentence Involves just the resolution process Happens Is never necessary because offender has admitted responsibility voluntarily. Sentencing Is still adversarial and formal. Victim still has limited role. Community has no say. No victim-offender dialogue. Punishment is the primary response. matter of consensual dialogue and discussion. Fairly informal. Controlled by participants. Victim has full opportunity to present their view. Usually involves direct dialogue between victim and offender. Overview of Sentencing Options In ascending of seriousness, here are your sentencing options: Sanction Sections Availability Alternative measures s. 717 Where program exists Appropriate regarding needs of accused and interests of victim/society The person freely consents Person has been advised of right to counsel The person accepts responsibility There is sufficient evidence to proceed The prosecution is not barred at law Absolute discharge s. 730(1) Is no minimum punishment Where max. is less than 14 years or life Accused is not an organization Best interest of accused/public
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