Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments 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 these views and give your own opinion.

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Crime
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is a pervasive problem in most countries around the world. Some people support the opinion that there should be a standardised approach to punishing it regardless
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seriousness of the offence.
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, others disagree as they believe that
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while prosecuting criminals, we should consider their
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for breaching
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law and their background.
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I will give my own perspective on the matter. On the
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hand, having
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approach while sentencing any type of a felony,
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, imprisonment, is beneficial for the following
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, it serves as
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of
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refrain from committing a
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. Another obvious benefit is
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the perception
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of
crime
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. If all criminal offences are punished in the same fixed way,
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a clear distinction between a misdemeanour
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violent murder will be blurred.
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, there might be
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interpretation of a criminal offence – any type of
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will be treated as a major
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may lead to an overall decrease
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the
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rate.
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, it is essential to consider the motive and the circumstances under which
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violates a law.
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, a police officer who injures a suspect during a lawful arrest may be immune from prosecution because they were acting in the course of official duties. Another reason why a person chooses to engage in criminal conduct could be poverty. Individuals who are unable to earn enough to meet their basic needs get frustrated and stressed, leading them to commit crimes of despair. There are
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reasons
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why many think that the accused should be either excused from any legal responsibility due to mitigating circumstances surrounding the
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. In conclusion, I believe that both groups arguing for and against
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fixed punishments
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have their
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, I think that penalties should be decided according to
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the varying
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circumstances of criminals.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • fixed punishments
  • consistency
  • predictability
  • deter crime
  • potential offenders
  • streamline
  • judicial process
  • bias
  • corruption
  • complexity
  • human behavior
  • circumstances
  • justice system
  • intent
  • remorse
  • socio-economic background
  • rehabilitate offenders
  • recidivism rates
  • flexible punishment systems
  • inconsistencies
  • perceived injustices
  • public trust
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