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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 views and give your own opinion.

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Introduction
Many
people
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 trust that there must be
deal
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a deal
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 to give
penalty
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a penalty
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 for each
clasification
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classification
 of
crime
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. Another
,
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apply
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 society
think
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thinks
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 that it depends on the condition
a
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of a
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person who
do
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does
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 a
crime
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,
Then
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 what causes them to do, it would be
determination
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a determination
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 on the punishment. There
some
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are some
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 types of criminalization
have
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that have
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 severe
sanction
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sanctions
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likewise
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 drug
dealer
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dealers
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 and terrorism.
Others
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Other
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, light laws are theft and robbery.
Body paragraph 1
On the one hand, drug
dealer
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dealers
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 and
terrorism
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terrorists
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 are
violation
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a violation
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that
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and
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it
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they
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 must get big punishment than
others
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other
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 criminalization
due to
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 they are coordinated
that
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and that
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 it effected bigger for adicted if individuals they are consuming,
for example
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 young generation will lose
ther
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their
 life if they are consuming
narcotica
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narcotics
narcotic
.
Consequently
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, They must get huge
sanction
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sanctions
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 what are the consequences
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of ther
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ther
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their
 actions.
Body paragraph 2
On the other hand
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, theft and robbery are a offense
low
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of low
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punisment
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punishment
 since that
crime
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not
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does not
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 big impact
for
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on
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 other
society
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societies
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for instance
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,
people
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 are stealing chicken and
handphone
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handphones
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where
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and
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 they get to punish
prison
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in prison
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,
maybe
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for maybe
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 just three
month
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months
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. after that, they will be
compensation
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compensated
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 for a
crime
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 they
do
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commit
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.
As a result
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, they obtain
penalty
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penalties
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lowes
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lower
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 than drug
dealer
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dealers
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 and
terrorism
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terrorists
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.
Conclusion
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, most
people
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 get huge
punisment
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punishment
 because the violation
people
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 who do that have a huge impact on other
people
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. another
,
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apply
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crimes
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crime
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is
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are
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 the lowest
pinalty
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penalty
 because the
crime
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 is not big impact
for
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on
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another
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other
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people
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. The recommendation gives punishment that
it
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apply
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depends on
the
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what the
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people
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 do.

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introduction
Your introduction needs to be clearer and more concise. Try to introduce the topic and present both viewpoints in a straightforward manner.
structure
Ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea, and use transition words to improve the logical flow of your essay.
details
Expand on your ideas with more specific examples and details to make your arguments stronger and more convincing.
language
Pay attention to grammar and vocabulary to ensure your ideas are communicated clearly and accurately.
content
You have attempted to discuss both views, which is essential for this type of essay.
structure
You included a conclusion that summarizes your main points, which shows an understanding of essay structure.
Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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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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