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Types Of Sentencing For Adults Flashcards

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1
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What are the 6 custodial sentences?

A 
Interment sentence 
Custodial sentence
Mandatory life sentence
Minimum sentence 
Fixed term sentences 
Extended sentence
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What are the 2 types of discharges

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Absolute discharge- no penalty

Conditional discharge- penalty discharged if no further offence is committed

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3
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Can magistrates impose unlimited fines?

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No they cannot, maximum of £5000 for individuals and £20000 for businesses.

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What is the limit for the crown court in regards to fine someone?

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There isn’t one, it is unlimited.

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What is the problem with fines?

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Some people cannot pay them so only good if people can pay

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What is a community order?

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This is where the D is not given a custodial sentence instead has to pay back damage in another way

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7
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What act created community sentences

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Criminal justice act 2003

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What does a D has to do on a community service order?

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Unpaid work
Curfews
Alcohol/ drug treatment
Activities etc

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9
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What is a home detention order?

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Person released from prison is allowed home under conditions

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10
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What act created the home detention curfew?

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Crime and disorder act 1998

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11
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How is the home detention curfew beneficial?

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Allows early releases of prisoners, free up prisons

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What is a fixed term sentence?

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In prison for a certain amount of time

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13
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Are there any age limits to having a fixed term sentence?

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Yes, under 21

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14
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What does the length of sentence for fixed term sentences depend on?

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Seriousness of crime
Previous convictions
Maximum offence for that crime

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What is an extended sentence?

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A sentence of suspension added on to a custodial sentence

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16
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In what cases is a extended sentence used?

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In cases which have a sexual, violent nature to them

17
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What is a minimum sentence?

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It is where the D serves the minimum sentence for one particular offence they committed

18
Q

What is a mandatory life sentence and for what cases in particular?

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Only for murder cases

Sentence can be given as a whole life tariff or minimum sentence

19
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What is a interment(weekend) sentence?

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Person is imprisoned for the weekend

Could include community orders in the week

20
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What is a suspended sentence?

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D does not serve custodial sentence, receives a period of suspension ranging from 6 to 24 months

21
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What happens if the D commits an offence whilst on a suspended sentence?

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They will be tried for both offences

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