Different Type Of Sentencing Flashcards
Most serious sentence?
Custodial sentence meaning going to prison
There are different custodial sentences
What does the sentencing act 2020 show
Should only be used when other sentences are insufficient
Example of custodial sentence
Murder carries a mandatory life sentence
This is where judge sets minimum “tariff” before d can be released on license
Most common type sentence?
Fixed term sentence
What is a fixed term sentence
D given a set time to serve and is usually released on parole after half of this time
Suspended sentence
D serves their sentence outside of prison but will serve in prison if they reoffend within that time
What does the sentencing act 2020 allow courts to do
To impose community order with different requirements that can be given to an offender
Examples of community orders
- ordered to do unpaid work
- rehabilitation centres
- having a curfew
When are fines used
Less serious crimes such as summary offences
What are fines
Paying money back to states
Since 2015 what was said about fines
No maximum limit but consider what the means of the offender was
What are discharges
D is released and receives no formal punishments
What are the 2 kinds of discharge
Conditions and discharge
Condition discharge?
D will avoid a sentence provided they will not reoffend in the 3 year period
Absolute discharge
D found guilty of a crime but morally blameless not deserving of a punishment
4 types of sentencings
Sentences
Community orders
Fines
Discharge
