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A parking ticket machine in Seinäjoki, Finland. Most of Scandinavia determines some traffic fines based on income. For example, Finland's system for calculating fines starts with an estimate of the amount of spending money a Finn has for one day, and then divides that by two.
The most common punishments are fines and probation. Community service is also a punishment. These are generally effective in preventing a repetition of an offence. The day fine system is in effect; this means, that if an offence warrants fines, they are calculated in proportion to the offender's income when this is higher than the minimum fine.
A day-fine, unit fine or structured fine is a pecuniary sanction which is based on the severity of the offence as well as the income (or wealth) of the offender. [1]The fine amount is calculated by determining the number of days based on the severity of the violation—the more severe the violation, the greater the number of days imposed.
Those charged could face six years in jail, a $3,000 fine, and the loss of their right to vote. Earlier this year, the Kentucky House passed the Safer Kentucky Act, a sweeping anti-crime bill that ...
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Ohio lawmakers approve charging up to $750 for police and jail videos COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — People seeking copies of police and jail videos in Ohio may have to pay up to $750, or $75 for each hour of video released, if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a measure approved by the state Legislature this week.
Finland's government announced plans to restrict the right to strike on Thursday, with new legislation that will introduce a 200 euro ($217) fine for employees who participate in illegal ...
Unlike in civilian cases, the court may decide to impose a disciplinary measure if the punishment would normally be a fine. The measures available are two types of warning, additional service (1–5 shifts), confinement to garrison (1–15 days), 1–30 disciplinary fines, or confinement to quarters (1–30 days).