| Definition | Term | % Correct |
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| A sanction that requires the offender to pay an amount of money to the state. | Fine | 88%
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| Facts or circumstances about an offender or an offence that can lead to a more severe sentence. | Aggravating Factors | 75%
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| A flexible, non-custodial sanction that the offender serves in the community, with conditions attached to the order. | Community Correction Order | 75%
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| Facts or circumstances about the offender or the offence that can lead to a less severe sentence. | Mitigating Factors | 75%
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| One purpose of a sanction, designed to reform an offender in order to prevent them from committing offences in the future. | Rehabilitation | 75%
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| The release of an accused person from custody on condition that they will attend a court hearing to answer the charges. | Bail | 63%
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| One purpose of a sanction, designed to demonstrate the community's disapproval of the offender's actions. | Denunciation | 63%
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| One purpose of a sanction, designed to discourage others in the community from committing similar crimes. | General Deterrence | 63%
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| One purpose of a sanction, designed to discourage the offender from committing further offences. | Specific Deterrence | 63%
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| A sanction that involves removing the offender from society for a stated period of time and placing them in prison. | Imprisonment | 50%
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| A division of the Magistrates' Court, Children's Court and County Court that operates as a sentencing court for First Nations people. | Koori Court | 50%
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| The supervised and conditional release of a prisoner after the minimum period of imprisonment has been served. | Parole | 50%
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| One purpose of a sanction, designed to safeguard the community from an offender by preventing them from committing a further offence. | Protection | 50%
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| The situation where an accused is kept in custody until their criminal trial can take place. | Remand | 38%
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| An authority or agency given power by parliament to make and/or enforce laws. | Delegated Body | 25%
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| The authority given to bodies such as Victoria Police to undertake certain actions. | Institutional Powers | 25%
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| The lawful authority (or power) of a court, tribunal, or other dispute resolution body to decide legal cases. | Jurisdiction | 25%
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| Instructions given by a judge to a jury either during or at the end of a trial. | Jury Directions | 13%
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