Types of punishment

Question 1

Order of punishment

Answer 1

Sentencing guideline
Seriousness
Harm
Blame
Previous convictions
Personal circumstances
Sorry

Question 2

What can being sorry do

Answer 2

Get up to 1/3 off your sentence

Question 3

Sentence for shoplifting

Answer 3

Less than £200 , maximum 6months custody
More than £200, maximum 7 years custody.

Question 4

General theft sentence

Answer 4

Maximum 7years custody

Question 5

Speeding sentence

Answer 5

On motorway maximum £2,500 fine
On road maximum £1,000 fine
Could lose licence

Question 6

The 6 types of punishment

Answer 6

Discharge, fine, community service, prison, criminal behaviour order, drinking banning order.

Question 7

Absolute Discharge

Answer 7

No further action is taken as it is a minor offence, just a criminal record.

Question 8

Conditional discharge

Answer 8

Offender is released with a criminal record no further action is taken unless they commit a crime within the next 3 years.

Question 9

Fines in different courts

Answer 9

Maximum in magistrates : £5000
Maximum in crown: unlimited

Question 10

Community service

Answer 10

Compulsory unpaid work
Alcohol treatment
Supervision
Drug treatment and testing
Mental health treatment

Can be 40-300 hours

Question 11

People in prison

Answer 11

80,00

Question 12

Reasons for committing crimes

Answer 12

Drug or alcohol,
Lack of discipline or affection at home,
Religion or culture,
Wicked intentions,
Getting away with it,
Poverty.