POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS ACT 2000
Custodial sentence- if so serious a fine/ community sentence isn’t enough CJA 2003
Mandatory life = minimum prison sentence set, monitored for life- murder
Discretionary life = max sentence is life, judge gives lesser sentence if appropriate- s18 OAPA
Suspended sentence = don’t have to serve sentence unless reoffend within 2 years
Fixed term sentence - length depends on max sentence and previous record ABH = 5 years
Community sentence- CJA 2003, unpaid work requirement up to 300 hours
Fines- unlimited, related to ability to pay
Discharge:
conditional- leave court free unless reoffend in 3 years, if reoffends, harsher sentence given
absolute- no penalty imposed, likely offender is technically guilty but not blameworthy
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