5. Criminal Law
Sentencing Principles — Quiz
Test your understanding of sentencing principles with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which objective of sentencing focuses on punishing offenders for the harm they have caused, rather than preventing future crime?
Question 2
The principle of 'lex talionis' (an eye for an eye) is most closely associated with which sentencing objective?
Question 3
What is the term for factors that may lead to a harsher sentence?
Question 4
Which sentencing objective aims to prevent the offender from committing further crimes by removing them from society?
Question 5
A judge considers the offender's lack of prior criminal record when determining a sentence. This is an example of what type of factor?