Joanne is convicted of her third break and entering offence in the past two years. At Joanne's sentencing hearing the Crown prosecutor focuses her argument upon what the length of the sentence should be, while the defence attorney looks specifically at Joanne's addiction and poor family environment and requests that his client be given probation so she can attend counselling in the community. What is the Crown prosecutor ignoring in her presentation?

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The Crown prosecutor is ignoring the social context of Joanne's behaviour, such as her addiction and poor family environment, which the defence attorney highlights as factors that should influence the sentencing decision towards probation and rehabilitation rather than incarceration.

Joanne Is Convicted of Her Third Break and Entering Offence