| Description |
liii, 879 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Overview of sentencing law in Australia -- 2. Punishment and sentencing -- 3. Judicial reasoning in sentencing : instinctive synthesis, statutory and curial incursions -- 4. Sentencing hearings : procedural and evidential matters -- 5. Sentencing appeals -- 6. The principle of proportionality -- 7. The main sentencing objectives : general and specific deterrence, incapacitation and rehabilitation -- 8. Aggravating factors -- 9. Mitigating factors -- 10. Aboriginality -- 11. The nature of criminal sanctions -- 12. Imprisonment -- 13. Intermediate sanctions -- 14. Discharges and bonds, fines and disqualifications -- 15. Reform of sentencing law in Australia -- 16. Specific offences |
| Summary |
Now in its fifth release in as many years, this national work strengthens its position as the preferred treatment of the subject.Sentencing matters consume most court of appeal work and this title provides a thorough, coherent and much-needed treatment of this complex subject, which involves a wide range of interacting factors.The Fifth Edition evaluates the many and diverse developments in sentencing matters over the past year, including High Court and other superior court decisions, and important legislative changes |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Australia.
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Sentences (Criminal procedure) -- Australia.
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| Author |
Alexander, Theodosios, author
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Edney, Richard, author
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| ISBN |
9780455500706 (paperback) |
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