Criminal justice Act 2003: Custodial sentences Flashcards
1
Q
CJA 2003 says that the court cannot pass a custodial sentence unless one of __ conditions are satisfied
A
Two
2
Q
A custodial sentence may be passed if the offence is so s___ that only a custodial sentence can be j___
A
serious
justified
3
Q
A custodial sentence may be passed if the offence is either v___ or s__ and only a custodial sentence will p___ public from s__ harm
A
Violent
Sexual
Prevent
Serious
4
Q
True or false: The CJA allows for early release
A
True
5
Q
True or false: A sentence up to 4 years will automatically be released after half served
A
True
6
Q
A sentence over four years will be released between ___ and two ___ served
A
half and two thirds
7
Q
A suspended sentence can be passed for an offence that warrants up to __ years of imprisonment
A
Two
