Section 2, Sentencing Rules

Sentencing Rules
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1. Sentences shall be calculated on a points system:
   1. Judges should rate each of the following on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst:
      1. Harm caused by the Offence;
      2. Intentions behind the Offence;
      3. Need for the public to be protected from the Convict;
      4. Remorse shown by the Convict;
   2. Judges should rate each of the following on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the worst:
      1. Conduct of the Convict in court;
      2. Potential for reoffending;
   3. Judges should then total their ratings;
      1. Totals above 43 shall result in a Category A Sentence;
      2. Totals above 30 shall result in a Category B Sentence;
      3. Totals below 31 shall result in a Category C Sentence;
   4. The following shall be equivalent, with regards to Sentences:
      1. One week of Custody within a star region;
      2. One day of Custody within a star system;
      3. A Fine of 1,000,000 Units;
      4. One month of Restriction from a star region;
      5. One week of Restriction from a star system;
   5. The Sentencing Categories shall be limited as follows:
      1. Category C Sentences shall have a maximum of one week of Custody within a star region, or equivalent;
      2. Category B Sentences shall have a minimum of one week of Custody within a star region, or equivalent, and a maximum of fives weeks of Custody within a star region, or equivalent;
      3. Category A Sentences shall have a minimum of five weeks of Custody within a star region, or equivalent, and no maximum;