Adult Custodial Sentences
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- Created on: 28-09-17 12:20
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- Adult Custodial Sentences (The Criminal and Justice Act 2003)
- Mandatory life
- Is ONLY available for murder (must be over 18 years old)...
- The prison terms range from life down to 12 years
- The minimum sentence must be served before the defendant is considered for release.
- However, any murder of a child which involves: abduction; sexual motive; political; racial or religious motives will serve a full life sentence
- The minimum sentence must be served before the defendant is considered for release.
- The prison terms range from life down to 12 years
- Is ONLY available for murder (must be over 18 years old)...
- Discretionary life
- For all other serious offences: ****; manslaughter; robbery.
- Fixed term
- Depends on the seriousness of the crime, the defendant's past records and the maximum sentence which is available
- This sentence is only available for offenders who are 21 years old and above
- Although the sentence is fixed - the offender is automatically released after half of the sentence.
- This sentence is only available for offenders who are 21 years old and above
- Depends on the seriousness of the crime, the defendant's past records and the maximum sentence which is available
- Suspended sentence
- Doesn't take place automatically.
- They may be given for up to two years...
- Therefore, the offender only serves his sentence if they commit another crime within the two years.
- They may be given for up to two years...
- Doesn't take place automatically.
- Mandatory life
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