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Custodial Sentences Flashcards

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Which act States a custodial sentence can only be given for serious crimes

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Criminal justice

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How to remember all the custodial sentence

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My dad forgets his elephants sometimes
Mandatory life
Discretionary life
Fixed term
Home detention and curfew 
Extended
Suspended
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Who must give a reason for a custodial sentence being passed

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Court

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It is only given to them as a last resort

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Young offenders

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This sentence is always given for murder

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Mandatory life sentence

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A judge will state a minimum number of years before considered for parole what is the minimum

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12

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This sentence is given for other serious crimes for example rape

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Discretionary

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The maximum is life however

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This does not always have to be imposed

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This can only be given to offenders over 21

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Fixed term sentence

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You will be released for a fixed term sentence after how long

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Half of sentence

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This allows an early release from prison with the condition of a tag

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Home detention curfew orders

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How is the home detention and curfew order imposed

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Tagging

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Which act allows home detention and curfew order

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Crime and disorder act

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If put onto a home detention curfew order you have no right to be released but instead

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Will be assessed for suitability

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This sentence allows prolonged sentence for sexual or violent offences

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Extended sentence

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This act allows the extended sentence

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Powers of criminal courts (sentencing) act

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How is the extension served

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After initial sentence the extension begins on license

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How long can the extension be for a sex offence

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8 years

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How long can the extension be for a violent offence

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5 years

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This is available for a maximum of two years

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Suspended sentence

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How long suspended sentence can the magistrates give

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6 months

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If during the suspended sentence an offence is committed the sentence is

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Activated and added to the sentence for the new crime

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This act allows the suspended sentence to be combined with any requirements in the community order

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Criminal justice

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What percentage are given suspended sentence in the crown court

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20%

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