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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
03:55 Question 1: What is "sentencing range"? Why does it seem like two people can get very different sentences for committing the same crime?
13:47 Question 2: What information does the judge consider when sentencing someone? How does a Gladue Report or Pre-sentence Report help the judge decide on a sentence?
22:19 Question 3: What is a join submission?
31:13 Question 4: What is restorative justice? How do programs like "extra-judicial sanctions" and "alternative measures" play into restorative justice?
44:02 Q&A