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Trial Process Sentencing Flashcards

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Types of sentencing

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Custodial sentences
Community sentences
Fines
Charges

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Custodial sentences

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Imprisonment

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Discretionary life sentence

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The judge has a choice in giving a life sentence

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Mandatory life sentence

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Mandatory to be given by judge for crimes such as murder

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Fines

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Can be imposed for any offence other than murder

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Community sentences

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Unpaid work or curfew order etc

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Discharges

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Providing the offender dose to commit again soon, they will be dismissed and not punished

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