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Page 806
... sentence . Most such systems of law tra- ditionally give the judge a wide discretion in determining both the kind of penalty to be imposed ( imprisonment , fine , probation ) and its extent . As modern sentencing systems provide an ...
... sentence . Most such systems of law tra- ditionally give the judge a wide discretion in determining both the kind of penalty to be imposed ( imprisonment , fine , probation ) and its extent . As modern sentencing systems provide an ...
Page 807
... sentences of transportation themselves , usually for a period specified in the sentence , but most sentences of transportation were modified by executive action . In particular , there developed the system of " ticket of leave , " under ...
... sentences of transportation themselves , usually for a period specified in the sentence , but most sentences of transportation were modified by executive action . In particular , there developed the system of " ticket of leave , " under ...
Page 809
... sentence ( such as probation ) , designed to rehabilitate the offender , may fail to express society's rejection of his behaviour or to provide an effective de- terrent to others . A sentence that requires the offender to submit to a ...
... sentence ( such as probation ) , designed to rehabilitate the offender , may fail to express society's rejection of his behaviour or to provide an effective de- terrent to others . A sentence that requires the offender to submit to a ...
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