DETERMINATION OF PUNISHMENT IN THE LAW AND PRACTICE

In 2016, 45639 criminal offenses were registered in Latvia, of which 2,595 were registered in Daugavpils and 491 were registered in Daugavpils district (Overview of crimes recorded in the country by administrative territory from 01.01.2016 to 31.12.2016). From ancient times, each nation, each country has to deal with quite complex issues related to fight against crime, to choice and application of criminal punishment. The article provides an insight into the practice of imposing penalties in the Daugavpils Court, emphasizing the dynamic link between criminal offenses and application of the penalty