Depending on the grounds and circumstances of the occurrence of crimes, the appropriate types of punishments approved by law are distinguished. Court verdicts are a mandatory stage in the implementation of punishment for offenses. It is worth noting that the punishment should not degrade the convicted persons dignity but be sufficient and prevent new crimes. And although everyone is equal before the law, certain circumstances allow the individualization of sentences.
The court must consider the case’s specifics, namely the admission of guilt, remorse, and the circumstances of the crime committed. Individual features of the case are essential for ensuring that the punishment corresponds to the nature of the crime. For example, one may receive a reduced sentence due to retirement age or sincere remorse. Therefore, the court has the right to reduce the punishment in exceptional cases, considering the individual characteristics of the committed crime and the culprit’s identity.
The appointment of punishment mitigation is only possible for one crime, and in no case can it be committed for a set of crimes. In addition, the court cannot impose a punishment lower than the lowest limit of punishment outlined in the article. Finally, the court cannot apply punishment to a person who has committed a crime, which cannot be applied, due to age or condition. This may apply to an underage, a disabled person, an elderly or a pregnant person.
Furthermore, sentencing consists of the court choosing, per the circumstances, a specific measure of punishment for a person found guilty. The court must consider the circumstances of the committed crime and the offender’s mental or physical condition at the time of the crime. On the whole, these factors can become an indicator of a change in the sentence in a positive or negative sense.