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Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Nowadays, many hold the view that the offenders that commit the same
crime
 should be punished equally, while there are different opinions that the sentence should be given separately depending on the diverse factors.
This
 essay discusses both sides of the argument and why I believe that punishment is dependent on not only the actions
,
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 but
also
 the motive and background back
then
,
although
 the same consequence deserves only
one
 method of judgement.
To begin
 with, since the implications are equally bad,
one
 particular
crime
 can ask for
one
 specific punishment,
such
 as the death penalty can be conducted if
one
 murders another person.
In addition
, judges and courts can work more efficiently, if the imprisonment is fixed.
Moreover
, some criminals may give up the mindset of escaping a trial, after knowing there definitely will be an arrest, even though they break the law in imprudent status. Without a fixed punishment, they may carry the thoughts that they would not be put behind the bars.
On the other hand
, taking all circumstances and possibilities into consideration is more of humanity, since there are comprehensive reasons in the
crime
 scene.
Also
, innocent people, who are involved in a case by mistake, have an opportunity to get rid of the notorious reputation.
Furthermore
, there is a complex range of factors causing a lawbreaker violates the law.
As a result
, the court should not determine
this
 person’s
crime
 only due to the conduct. In conclusion, a sentence should take various elements into account including the background of the case, personal relationship, and motivation, though deciding how an offender should be punished in a simple way makes the procedure faster.
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