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Originally Posted by troutman
Cruel and unusual means defence counsel is seeking sentences that are fairly consistent with established laws and precedents, taking into account many other sentencing factors:
There are a number of sentencing principles found in sections 718.1 and 718.2 of the Criminal Code:[6][7]
- The sentence must be proportionate to the nature of the offence.
- The sentence must be reduced or increased depending on the mitigating and aggravating factors (discussed more below).
- The sentence must be similar to sentences imposed on similar offenders for similar offences in similar circumstances, but it remains open to the sentencing judge to deviate from the range.[8]
- If the sentence is consecutive, it must not be unduly long or harsh.
- An offender should not be deprived of their liberty if less restrictive sanctions are appropriate.
- All available sanctions other than imprisonment that are reasonable in the circumstances should be considered, with particular attention for aboriginal offenders.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimin...ing_Principles
A defence lawyer's duty does not end the moment a guilty verdict is rendered.
Everyone who fights a speeding ticket, is almost always certainly guilty of the offence. Why not just accept the maximum penalty then?
Defending the indefensible? Lawyers on representing clients accused of nightmarish crimes
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2014...ndy-charles-ng
http://www.americanbar.org/newslette...ntclients.html |
Well I know I don't want to get into an endless debate with a lawyer, lol! However I will say this...the actions of defense lawyers often don't seem to be in keeping with the words that are used to describe the role in my opinion.
Lets hope justice is served appropriately in this case.