The general objectives of sentence review by the Supreme Judicial Court are: [PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).] 1. Sentence correction. To provide for the correction of sentences imposed without due regard for the sentencing factors set forth in this chapter; [PL 1991, c. 525, §1 (RPR).] 2. Promote respect for law. To promote respect for law by correcting abuses of the sentencing power and by increasing the fairness of the sentencing process; [PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).] 3. Rehabilitation. To facilitate the possible rehabilitation of an offender by reducing manifest and unwarranted inequalities among the sentences of comparable offenders; and [PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).] 4. Sentencing criteria. To promote the development and application of criteria for sentencing which are both rational and just. [PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
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