Thank you, Mr. Hanger.
My first question will be to Mr. Woods, and then I'll have a follow-up question for Ms. Pate and Ms. Parkes.
The first question is, what role do you believe minimum sentences play with victims? Is there a positive aspect? When we're looking at trying to view the justice system through the window of the victim, is there adequate protection for their concerns about sentences that meet the crime?
Further, in terms of deterrence, which we've paid some attention to, do you believe there is an understanding of the sentencing amongst the criminal population? Are they cognizant of sentences that have stiffer penalties, and does this actually come into play when they're contemplating an activity that is not in sync with the community?