Thats always the problem with sentencing. Exactly what is a judges discretion. Having a bad day, doesn't like rich,poor,immigrant etc.
>That is why there is a 'maximum' penalty. The judge can use his/her discretion when sentencing.
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>>>>>But fines would mean nothing to her.
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>>>>The only way around that would necessitate scaled penalties based on net worth, and I'm not sure that's a viable alternative.
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>>>This is already established here. You can be fined day earnings times days with days as functional result of the specific offense.
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>>>thomas
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>>I don't much care for the idea that the legal penalty varies with the individual. I have to think about it though, because I can see some sense in it.
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