Other Sentences For Adults Flashcards

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How much is the maximum fine for an individual and for a business

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£5,000 for individuals and £20,000 for businesses

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Often used in the magistrates court

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Fines

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This may be done to allow a discharge of a fine

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Unpaid work

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How much is each hour of unpaid work worth

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£6

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This is given sometimes for first time offences

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Conditional discharge

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What is the condition in conditional discharge

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That no offences are committed in a set period

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How long can a conditional discharge be in place for

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3 years

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No penalty is imposed for this type of discharge

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Absolute

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An absolute discharge is given when the offender is

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Technically guilty but morally blameless

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9
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Give an example of when someone could be given an absolute discharge

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Tax disk falls on the floor when driving

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This is for driving offences and is often combined with this

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Disqualification from driving combined with a fine

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This is when money has to be paid by the offender to the victim

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Compensation orders

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How much is the maximum compensation order that a magistrate can pass

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£5,000

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13
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This allow property from the victim to be returned

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Restitution orders

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What does a deprivation order do

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Offenders property which was used to commit the crime taken from them

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Give an example of a deprivation order

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Car taken due to drunk driving offence

16
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What is a forfeiture order

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In drug cases any profit made from drugs is taken

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Which act allows the forfeiture order to take proceeds from all drug cases

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Proceeds of crime act

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The profits from the crime can be taken from this amount of years before the offence

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6 years