Criminal: Types of Sentences
Define: There are two types of sentences; custodial and community. The main idea of community sentences is to allow the offender the chance to change their behaviour and make amends.
Mandatory Life: Only used for murder. Life means life, however, the judge can set the minimum term to be served.
Discretionary Life Sentence: Could be imposed for the offences of section 18 and rape. It is up to the judge as to whether he imposes this sentence for the crime or not.
Fixed Term: The sentence length will depend on a number of factors. It is for the judge to impose. The offender could be eligible for release after serving half of this sentence.
Suspended Prison Sentence: The prison sentence is given but suspended for 6 months - 2 years. If the offender doesn't commit another crime in this time then they will not go to prison, but, if they commit another crime during this time they will serve the rest of their sentence in prison and the sentence for the new crime.
Compulsory Unpaid Work: Could be between 40 and 300 hours. They are to be served in 8 hour sessions and the tasks are completing work in the community.
Curfew: The offender must remain at a fixed address for 2 - 12 hours per day. This is monitored by the police and could include a tag monitoring system.
Prohibited Activity Orders: Prevents the offender from taking part in activities. There are a wide variety of these and could be used for banning order from certain places or to stop them from wearing certain clothing in public areas.
Attendance Centres: The offender must attend a centre for 12 - 36 hours a week. This could include activities of education or group work to address the behaviour.
Discharge: An absolute discharge is where no further action is taken. A conditional discharge is where no further action will be taken as long as the offender doesn't re-offend during the set period of time.
Mandatory Life: Only used for murder. Life means life, however, the judge can set the minimum term to be served.
Discretionary Life Sentence: Could be imposed for the offences of section 18 and rape. It is up to the judge as to whether he imposes this sentence for the crime or not.
Fixed Term: The sentence length will depend on a number of factors. It is for the judge to impose. The offender could be eligible for release after serving half of this sentence.
Suspended Prison Sentence: The prison sentence is given but suspended for 6 months - 2 years. If the offender doesn't commit another crime in this time then they will not go to prison, but, if they commit another crime during this time they will serve the rest of their sentence in prison and the sentence for the new crime.
Compulsory Unpaid Work: Could be between 40 and 300 hours. They are to be served in 8 hour sessions and the tasks are completing work in the community.
Curfew: The offender must remain at a fixed address for 2 - 12 hours per day. This is monitored by the police and could include a tag monitoring system.
Prohibited Activity Orders: Prevents the offender from taking part in activities. There are a wide variety of these and could be used for banning order from certain places or to stop them from wearing certain clothing in public areas.
Attendance Centres: The offender must attend a centre for 12 - 36 hours a week. This could include activities of education or group work to address the behaviour.
Discharge: An absolute discharge is where no further action is taken. A conditional discharge is where no further action will be taken as long as the offender doesn't re-offend during the set period of time.
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