The Criminal Trial Process

4. Penalties that involve confinement, such as imprisonment or detention.(2)
6. The process by which a judicial authority imposes a penalty on an individual convicted of a crime.
9. The sanction or penalty given to an offender for committing a criminal offense.
10. Detention: Keeping an offender in custody after their sentence due to ongoing risk to society. (2)
11. Precedents set by courts to aid judges in determining appropriate sentences. (2)
12. Early release of a prisoner under conditions, with continued supervision.
13. A purpose of punishment focused on reforming the offender to prevent future offenses.
14. Penalties that do not involve imprisonment, such as community service or fines. (3)
15. Sentencing rules set by legislation to provide consistency in penalties. (2)
16. Circumstances that increase the severity of a sentence, such as a crime involving violence or targeting vulnerable victims. (2)

1. Circumstances that reduce the severity of a sentence, such as remorse or a lack of prior criminal record. (2)
2. Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often under specific conditions.
3. A written or verbal statement by the victim outlining the impact of the crime on their life.(3)
5. The aim to discourage the offender and others from committing crimes.
7. Removing an offender from society to prevent further crimes, typically through imprisonment.
8. Punishment as a form of vengeance, ensuring the offender pays for their wrongdoing.
10. A method involving community members in deciding sentences for Indigenous offenders. (2)
13. Justice: An approach focusing on repairing the harm caused by the crime, often involving reconciliation with the victim.