Factors in Sentencing

Question 1

1. O_________ d______

s.__________ 2003 states this is considering the ________ of the offence. looking at what __ actually did

Answer 1

1. Offence details

s.143 Criminal Justice Act 2003 states this is considering the seriousness of the offence. looking at what D actually did

Question 2

2. A______ & M_______ factors

more serious (A) =
- racially or ________ aggravated
- dru___
- crime whilst on _____

less serious (M) =

• mental ______
• disability
• youth/___
• a guilty ____ can reduce sentence up to ___ _____

Answer 2

2. Aggravating & Mitigating factors

more serious (A) =
- racially or religiously aggravated
- drunk
- crime whilst on bail

less serious (M) =

• mental illness
• disability
• youth/age
• a guilty plea can reduce sentence up to one third

Question 3

3. R_______ on the ________

• a pre-________ report can be prepared by the ______ service which contains the D’s _________ info.
• _________ convictions will be looked at.
• if D is ___ a ________ report can be prepared
• _____ record for fines can be prepared

Answer 3

3. Reports on the offender

• a pre-sentence report can be prepared by the probation service which contains the D’s background info.
• previous convictions will be looked at.
• if D is ill a medical report can be prepared
• financial record for fines can be prepared

Question 4

4. Sentencing g________

• issued by the ________ _______
• set up by the _____________ Act ____
• the ________ give a _______ range

Answer 4

4. Sentencing guidelines

• issued by the Sentencing Council
• set up by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009
• the guidelines give a sentencing range