Sentencing Flashcards
What is the sentencing range for assault
Six months
What is the sentencing range for robbery
custodial sentences begin at four or five years
What is the maximum sentence for murder
Life sentence
List two aggravating factors for murder
offence committed whilst on bail for other offences
The murder was planned
List two aggravating factors for assault
Caused serious physical or psychological effect on the victim
Victim is vulnerable
List two aggravating factors for robbery
deliberate and gratuitous violence or damage to property
Abuse of a position of trust
List two mitigating factors murder
mental illness or disability;
the offender played only a minor role in the offence
List two mitigating factors for assault
mental illness or disability;
the fact that the offender played only a minor role in the offence
List two mitigating factors for robbery
mental illness or disability;
the fact that the offender played only a minor role in the offence
Who is society trying to deter from committing crime?
Reoffenders and youths
Explain one reason why this aim of sentencing is often criticised for being ineffective
The five factors the courts consider when sentencing
● Pre-sentence reports
● Medical reports
● Sentencing guidelines
● Whether the offender has plead guilty
● The offender’s background
Community work
Offenders have to do work to help out the neighbour hood. For example clean the streets
Advantages of reform and rehabilitation
helps prisoners become better people through psychological help and retribution.
What does an eye for an eye mean
When the offender gets the same act they committed
