Major vs minor crime B2

Some people advocate for __________ to ensure that all criminals receive the same penalties for similar offenses.

• judicial discretion

• mitigating factors

• fairness in legal proceedings

• fixed punishments

Considering __________ can lead to more personalized and fair sentencing in criminal cases.

• standardized penalties

• uniform application

• harsh penalties

• individual circumstances

Understanding the __________ is crucial in determining an appropriate sentence for a crime.

• balanced justice

• motivation for committing a crime

• deterrent effect

• justice system

A __________ ensures that the punishment matches the severity of the crime committed.

• reformative approach

• proportional punishment

• fixed punishments

• fairness in legal proceedings

Advocates for __________ argue that treating similar cases similarly is crucial for public trust in the legal system.

• individual circumstances

• case-by-case basis

• judicial discretion

• legal fairness

Some argue that __________ can remove personal biases from sentencing decisions.

• consistency in sentencing

• standardized penalties

• proportional punishment

• mitigating factors

An effective justice system may require evaluating crimes on a __________ to ensure fairness.

• reformative approach

• deterrent effect

• case-by-case basis

• uniform application

Lawyers often present __________ to argue for reduced sentences for their clients.

• mitigating factors

• harsh penalties

• judicial discretion

• proportional punishment

__________ is essential for maintaining public confidence in the criminal justice system.

• individual circumstances

• harsh penalties

• consistency in sentencing

• individualized justice

The __________ involves courts, judges, and laws working together to uphold societal norms.

• deterrent effect

• judicial discretion

• criminal justice system

• legal fairness