Types of sentences Flashcards
4 types of sentences?
Custodial
Conditional
Fines
Discharges
What is a custodial sentence?
Prison time
What are the 4 custodial sentences?
Mandatory life sentences
Discretionary life sentences
Fixed time sentences
Suspended sentences
What is a mandatory life sentence?
Only one available for murder if over 18. Minimum term served life - 12 years
What is it called if the offender is never being released and when is it used?
Whole life order. If the offender is so dangerous - murder of a child or sexual, racial motive etc - they’ll never be released.
What is a discretionary life sentence?
Used for other serious crimes - manslaughter - but the judge has discretion in imposing a lesser sentence.
What is a fixed term sentence?
Set for a number of months or years but offenders are automatically released on licence after half. Only if over 21.
What is a suspended sentence?
Between 14 days - 2 years. Only served if another offence is committed. Serves new and old sentence.
What are the 5 community services?
Unpaid work
Prohibited activity
Curfew
Supervision
Drug rehabilitation
The CJA 2003 created one generic Community order which allows what?
The court can combine any requirement they think necessary. Anyone over age of 16.
What is unpaid work?
40 - 300 hours e.g litter picking
What is prohibited activity?
Forbidden from a certain area or behaviour.
What is curfew?
Between 2 - 16 hours in a 24 hour period. Max 6 months. Usually electronic tag.
What is supervision?
Supervision of a probation officer. Max 3 years and must attend appointments.
What is drug rehabilitation?
Drug rehabiliation requirement.
Attendance centre requirement.
If under 25:
Residence and mental health treatment.
