Custodial Sentences Flashcards
Which act States a custodial sentence can only be given for serious crimes
Criminal justice
How to remember all the custodial sentence
My dad forgets his elephants sometimes Mandatory life Discretionary life Fixed term Home detention and curfew Extended Suspended
Who must give a reason for a custodial sentence being passed
Court
It is only given to them as a last resort
Young offenders
This sentence is always given for murder
Mandatory life sentence
A judge will state a minimum number of years before considered for parole what is the minimum
12
This sentence is given for other serious crimes for example rape
Discretionary
The maximum is life however
This does not always have to be imposed
This can only be given to offenders over 21
Fixed term sentence
You will be released for a fixed term sentence after how long
Half of sentence
This allows an early release from prison with the condition of a tag
Home detention curfew orders
How is the home detention and curfew order imposed
Tagging
Which act allows home detention and curfew order
Crime and disorder act
If put onto a home detention curfew order you have no right to be released but instead
Will be assessed for suitability
This sentence allows prolonged sentence for sexual or violent offences
Extended sentence
This act allows the extended sentence
Powers of criminal courts (sentencing) act
How is the extension served
After initial sentence the extension begins on license
How long can the extension be for a sex offence
8 years
How long can the extension be for a violent offence
5 years
This is available for a maximum of two years
Suspended sentence
How long suspended sentence can the magistrates give
6 months
If during the suspended sentence an offence is committed the sentence is
Activated and added to the sentence for the new crime
This act allows the suspended sentence to be combined with any requirements in the community order
Criminal justice
What percentage are given suspended sentence in the crown court
20%
