The general objectives of sentence review by the Supreme Judicial Court are:

1. 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. 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. 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. 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).]

PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 525, §1 (AMD).