The Criminal Trial Process

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Across
  1. 2. Factors: Circumstances that increase the severity of a sentence, such as a crime involving violence or targeting vulnerable victims.
  2. 3. Early release of a prisoner under conditions, with continued supervision.
  3. 8. A method involving community members in deciding sentences for Indigenous offenders. (2)
  4. 10. Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often under specific conditions.
  5. 11. Removing an offender from society to prevent further crimes, typically through imprisonment.
  6. 14. Precedents set by courts to aid judges in determining appropriate sentences. (2)
  7. 16. Penalties that involve confinement, such as imprisonment or detention.(2)
  8. 18. Detention: Keeping an offender in custody after their sentence due to ongoing risk to society. (2)
Down
  1. 1. The aim to discourage the offender and others from committing crimes.
  2. 4. A written or verbal statement by the victim outlining the impact of the crime on their life.(3)
  3. 5. Punishment as a form of vengeance, ensuring the offender pays for their wrongdoing.
  4. 6. A purpose of punishment focused on reforming the offender to prevent future offenses.
  5. 7. Factors: Circumstances that reduce the severity of a sentence, such as remorse or a lack of prior criminal record.
  6. 9. Sentencing rules set by legislation to provide consistency in penalties. (2)
  7. 12. Penalties that do not involve imprisonment, such as community service or fines. (3)
  8. 13. The sanction or penalty given to an offender for committing a criminal offense.
  9. 15. Justice: An approach focusing on repairing the harm caused by the crime, often involving reconciliation with the victim.
  10. 17. The process by which a judicial authority imposes a penalty on an individual convicted of a crime.