Fines and discharge Flashcards
1
Q
Are fines limited in the crown court?
A
No
2
Q
The two things the court has to consider when proposing a fine:
-The n___ of the offence
The financial c___ of the offender
A
Nature
Circumstances
3
Q
True or false: The courts can allow payment by instalments
A
True
4
Q
The two types of discharge are:
- A___
- C___
A
- Absolute
2. Conditional
5
Q
Absolute discharge is where the offender walks away…. but with a c___ record
A
Criminal
6
Q
Conditional discharge is where the offender is convicted without a sentence if they do not re-offend within 6 to __ years
A
2