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Equitable punishment

Equitable punishment. - Marc G – Ryan Bek – Wei Wen –. Definition. Equitable punishment is the justification of a punishment met for a crime committed. Crux of discussion: Fairness of punishment. Concept.

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Equitable punishment

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  1. Equitable punishment - Marc G – Ryan Bek – Wei Wen –

  2. Definition • Equitable punishment is the justification of a punishment met for a crime committed. • Crux of discussion: Fairness of punishment

  3. Concept • Equitable punishment is the punishment meted out by trial by a neutral and fair court, conducted so as to accord each party the due process rights required by applicable law. • The punishment given should be directly portioned to the offence that is done. • “Let the Punishment fit the Crime.” (‘The Mikado’ A Comic Opera 1885, by Gilbert and Sullivan)

  4. Case 1: Lindsay Lohan • Crime: Arrested for DUI (Driving-Under-Influence) twice. [May 07/July 07] &Possession of Cocaine • Normal Punishment: 90days/1 year license revoked + Mandatory Alcohol Education and Treatment& Fines of between $1,000 and $500,000 +Jail time of 4 months to 15 years • Lindsay’s Punishment: 10 days C.W.O + 3 years Probation + 18month Alcohol Education Program + No fine + 1 Day in Jail (Served 84 mins)

  5. Case 1: Lindsay Lohan • Conclusion: Despite being a repeat offender, as well as a multiple offender, Lindsay Lohan gets off the hook easily. • Intelligent Assertion: Because of her celebrity background, she is given leniency with the law, and thus has a less impactful punishment. • Verdict: Not equitable punishment

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