Sentencing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of sentencing according to the provided material?

• To provide employment for legal professionals

• Protection of the public

• To increase crime rates

• To generate revenue for the state

Which type of deterrence aims to prevent the general public from committing crimes?

• Specific deterrence

• General deterrence

• Indirect deterrence

• Direct deterrence

What is considered during sentence hearings?

• Offender's favorite color

• Offender's family situation

• Offender's political views

• Offender's educational background

What is a conditional sentence as a type of sentence?

• A sentence that is always reduced on appeal

• A sentence that depends on the offender's income

• A sentence that includes specific conditions the offender must meet

• A sentence that is determined by a jury

What does 'Restitution' in the context of sentencing imply?

• Offender must apologize publicly

• Offender must relocate to another country

• Offender must compensate the victim

• Offender must serve a life sentence

What are the goals of restorative justice?

• To punish the offender

• To rehabilitate the offender

• To provide a platform for dialogue between victim and offender

• To ignore the needs of the victim

Which type of custody is not a part of provincial corrections?

• Closed custody

• Protective custody

• Open custody

• Maximum security

What percentage of offenders test at a grade 8 level in math and language?

• 63%

• 75%

• 50%

• 80%

What role does rehabilitation play in the criminal justice system?

• To ensure offenders serve the maximum sentence possible

• To prepare offenders for successful reintegration into society

• To increase the likelihood of reoffending

• To isolate offenders from the general public indefinitely

How does community service as a sentence benefit the offender?

• It allows the offender to avoid any form of punishment

• It provides an opportunity for the offender to contribute positively to society

• It increases the offender's chances of committing further crimes

• It exempts the offender from attending rehabilitation programs