Problem:
There are many considerations for the courts to weigh when deciding on sentencing. The overall philosophies tend to be what balance to strike between rehabilitation and punishment. What are your thoughts on punishment for convicted criminals? Should sentencing lean toward punishment or rehabilitation?
In organizing your thoughts, think about if you were the judge, what case factors would you consider in determining the balance? Would it be the same factors if someone broke into your car versus a family member who was murdered?