And the answer is...
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major_clanger...related to sentencing, as guessed by ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
bellinghman and brixtonbrood. dougs gets an Honourable Mention for sociology.
Specifically, the Gravity Factor Matrix is the rather exotic name given to a table of points scored against a range of relatively minor offences and aggravating/mitigating factors to determine if police should charge a young offender, give a final warning or issue a reprimand.
However, I still think it sounds like a piece of Star Trek technobabble.
"Mr Data! An update on the status of the Gravity Factor Matrix, if you please."
"The polarised graviton flux is continuing to degrade its integrity, sir. I might be able to temporarily reverse the effect with a brief tachyon pulse."
"Very well - make it so!"
bellinghman and brixtonbrood. dougs gets an Honourable Mention for sociology.Specifically, the Gravity Factor Matrix is the rather exotic name given to a table of points scored against a range of relatively minor offences and aggravating/mitigating factors to determine if police should charge a young offender, give a final warning or issue a reprimand.
However, I still think it sounds like a piece of Star Trek technobabble.
"Mr Data! An update on the status of the Gravity Factor Matrix, if you please."
"The polarised graviton flux is continuing to degrade its integrity, sir. I might be able to temporarily reverse the effect with a brief tachyon pulse."
"Very well - make it so!"
