Some people believed 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.

Punishment

is necessary for criminals to deter them from committing the same mistake again and to discourage others to commit the same type of

crime

. Some people argue that fixed punishments should be given for each type of

crime

whereas

others said the

punishment

should be adjusted based on circumstances and the underlying motive. I personally believe that fixed

punishment

can be unfair in certain situations which will be discussed later in

this

essay. The reason some people prefer fixed punishments for each type of

crime

is that people will be discouraged to commit the

crime

as they are aware of what they should expect to receive if they commit the

crime

.

This

could probably lead to lesser

crime

cases in national wide.

Also

, there will be fewer administrative matters since all the laws and regulations have been publicized.

On the other hand

, it is not reasonable to penalise without considering the circumstances and motive of the

crime

. Some criminals may accidentally commit the

crime

with no original intention.

For example

, a teenager accidentally kills to defend a man who sexually insults her. In

this

regard, she shouldn’t get the same death sentence as the others who commit murder brutally.

In addition

, it is the responsibility of legal professionals to serve society by making proper judgements and penalising

accordingly

. With a fixed

punishment

, the role of legal professionals will be banished. In conclusion, a fixed

punishment

is not appropriate. A proper penalty should be given based on circumstances and motives with careful consideration and judgment from legal professionals.