Question

What factors does a judge have to consider when sentencing?

Answer 1

would this be right?
Aggravating factors

There are a number of aggravating factors a judge is required to consider both at common law and by statute. Common-law factors include whether or not the victim was a vulnerable victim (children, taxi drivers, late-night clerks, etc.).
General statutory aggravating factors are found in section 718.2 of the Criminal Code. They are:
Motivation due to bias, prejudice, or hate
Domestic violence
Abuse of person under 18 years old
Breach of trust or authority
Offence was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization
Terrorism offences

Answer 2

i found it under criminal sentencing in Canada on Wikipedia.

Answer 3

I would also add the previous criminal history of the defendant.

Answer 4

okay, i'll that to the list. thanks!