Author Question: Explain the harmless error doctrine. What will be an ideal ... (Read 53 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Explain the harmless error doctrine.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify several criteria used in determining the appropriate sentence.

What will be an ideal response?

choc0chan · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A harmless error is a mistake at the trial level that has little practical consequence in terms of deciding whether the defendant is guilty or innocent.

Answer to Question 2

Determining the appropriate sentence almost always involves considering both the seriousness of the offense and the offender's prior record. Other factors that are considered include the defendant's possible threat to the community and his or her degree of remorse for committing the crime. Even age, family ties, employment status, and other demographic factors can come into play.