Sentencing Principles

Question 2

Reduction of sentence scale

Answer 2

1/3 off Sentence if pleaded at first reasonable opportunity
1/4 off Sentence if pleaded after trial date is set
1/10 off Sentence if pleaded during trial or at the door of the court

Question 3

Is there a statutory maximum on the amount of a fine at the crown court?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

What is the maximum duration of a community order?

Answer 4

3 years

Question 5

What is the duration of unpaid work ?

Answer 5

40-300 Hours total

Question 6

What is the curfew requirement?

Answer 6

2-16 hours per day which can be imposed for a maximum period of six months

Question 7

Adult Magistrates court : Non Custodial Sentencing: Conditional discharge

Answer 7

A should not commit any further offences within a period up to 3 years. Any breach will result in A to be re sentenced for the offence

Question 8

What must the court do when A fails to comply with community order?

Answer 8

Revoke the order and resentence if the customer has willfully and persistently failed to complete with the requirements of the order. Impose a fine of up to 2,500

Question 9

Magistrates custodial powers for sentences

Answer 9

Two or more summary offences, the maximum aggregate sentence is six months

Question 10

Maximum fine per offence for either way offence

Answer 10

5,000