Different Types Of Sentences

Question 1

What is a custodial sentence

Answer 1

Only for serious offences and ranging from few weeks to life

Question 2

What is a mandatory life sentence

Answer 2

-Only sentence for murder
-judge sets a tariff for min number of years and parole boats decided for release

Question 3

What is a discretionary life sentence

Answer 3

For first time serious offences, max being life

Question 4

What is a fixed term sentence

Answer 4

For less serious crime, max length set by act

Question 5

What is a suspended sentence

Answer 5

Offender only served a custodial period (14 days to 2y)

Question 6

What is community orders

Answer 6

Doesn’t warrant imprisonment under CJA 2003 (curfew, unpaid work)

Question 7

What is a fine

Answer 7

Most common sentence in MC, around 70% fined + income and assets considered

Question 8

What is discharges

Answer 8

Either a conditional or absolute discharge/ release

Question 9

What is a conditional discharge

Answer 9

Court disputes if no offences committed in 3y

Question 10

What is an absolute discharge

Answer 10

Means no penalty and morally harmless but legally wrong