m Check your learning Remember and understand 1 Outline one reason why fines are described in penalty units. 2 Describe the key elements of a community correction order. 3 With reference to the scenario, A planned attack that went too far', justify the need for deterrence. 4 Distinguish between a cumulative sentence and a concurrent sentence. Examine and apply 5 Read the scenario 'Drugs and the bitcoin millionaire'. a Identify the offender in this case. What was the offender charged with? Did a jury hear this case? Give reasons. Identify the two sanctions that were imposed, and briefly describe each. d Discuss as a class whether you agree with the sanction imposed. 6 For each of the following statements, state whether you agree or disagree. Your teacher may use this activity as the basis for a class discussion or debate. a Prisoners should be able to access government funding to complete university degrees. All prisoners should have the right to vote. There should not be any consideration of the offender's financial circumstances when imposing afine. d There should be a public register of people who are ona CCO. e Prisoners should be electronically monitored at all times following their release. Reflect and evaluate 7 Read the scenario 'Crane failure results in a fine'. a Describe the circumstances of the offending. b Outline the relationship between what the offender did after the incident, and specific deterrence. c Discuss the extent to which the sanction imposed can deter: = the offender other companies = individuals. 8 Conduct some research into current recidivism rates in Victoria. Discuss whether imprisonment is an effective sanction. 9 Discuss the extent to which a CCO can rehabilitate an offender