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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Some people suggest that the circumstances of a crime and the reason for committing it should be taken into consideration when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

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Every type of
crime
 should have a fixed
punishment
, which is a common approach in society,
as a result
,
Accept space
,
 it will save time and money. While deciding on the
punishment
 one should consider the reason behind that
crime
; circumstances can
also
 be in consideration. Both the views needed to be discussed in
this
 essay. For more significant crimes mandatory
punishment
 has the advantage that people are aware of the potential consequences of committing a
crime
; everyone will receive same
punishment
 for
same
Suggestion
the same crime
crime
.
This
 will save time and money
;
Accept space
;
 suitable for minor offences
such
 as jumping
red light
Suggestion
red lights
a red light
,
Accept space
,
 speeding and not wearing a helmet that attracts standard fines.
Furthermore
 a lighter sentence is fair for
young person
Suggestion
a young person
young people
the young person
 who has committed a
crime
, in order to give them the opportunity to become a law abiding citizen.
Moreover
, a part of society
think
Suggestion
thinks
, would it be
better option
Suggestion
a better option
 to consider
circumstances
Suggestion
the circumstances
 while deciding on the punishments
,
Accept space
,
 because many times people commit
crime
 in order to prevent suffering
.
Accept space
.
 It will reduce pressure and burden of the judges as situations are adverse in some cases.
For example
, someone who murders in order to prevent suffering is morally different to the person who murders a
strange
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stranger
 at random. In summary, fixed
punishment
 is suitable
for minor offence
Suggestion
for a minor offence
.
Furthermore
, situations of committing
crime
 should be in consideration while fixing for sentences; according to me
history
Suggestion
the history
 of a person and opportunity of rehabilitation
center
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
centre
 should
also
 be in mind before giving them
punishment
.
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