Someone is charged of supplying class A drugs for the 3rd time or burglaring a house for the 3rd time
Someone is charged of supplying class A drugs for the 1st time or burglaring a house for the 1st time
Someone is charged of supplying class A drugs for the 5th time or burglaring a house for the 5th time
Someone is charged of supplying class A drugs for the 2nd time or burglaring a house for the 2nd time
7. What is retribution/ punishment?
The idea that criminals should be given a punishment that fits the crime they have committed
Compensating Victims
Given a sentence to ensure they don't re-offend
Given a sentence to ensure others don't re-offend by making an example of them
8. When is a 30 year sentence given?
A sexual or sadistic murder
Murder involving a firearm or explosive
All of the Above
Murder of an officer or prison guard
9. What is an absolute discharge?
Released with no sentence
Released with no charge but if they re-offend within 3 years they are charged for both offences
Released with no charge but if they re-offend within 5 years they are charged for both offences
10. What is general deterrence?
Protecting people by ensure the most safe sentence is given
The idea that criminals should be given a punishment that fits the crime they have committed
Given a sentence to ensure others don't re-offend by making an example of them
Given a sentence to ensure they don't re-offend
11. Which of the following is not an aggravating factor?
pre-planned
Opportunist Crimes
Disability discrimination
Whether the offence was committed on bail or not
Racist/religious hostility
Previous Convictions
Weapons and harm caused
12. What does S.23B of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 set guidelines for?
Discharges
Fines
13. Which of these did the Sentencing Council replace in 2010?
Both
Sentencing Guidelines Council
Sentencing Advisory Panel
14. What is this describing: a body responsible for developing sentencing guidelines and monitoring its use, assessing the impact of guidelines on sentencing practice, promoting awareness of sentencing in the public and publishing information?
Sentencing Advisory Panel
Sentence Council
Sentencing Guidelines Council
15. What is the starting point for mandatory sentences?
25 years
12 years
10 years
20 years
16. Which of the following is not an aim of sentencing?
Education for Criminals
Protection
Punishment/Retribution
Reform
Deterrence
Reparation
Denunciation
17. What is reform?
Rehabilitate them back into society
Compensating Victims
Given a sentence to ensure they don't re-offend
Protecting people by ensure the most safe sentence is given
18. What act allows the court to pass extended sentences for violent or sexual cases?
S.85 of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000
S.65 of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2010
S.85 of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2010
S.65 of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000
19. What Act allows early release from prison as long as the offender wears a tag and obeys conditions of their curfew?
Crime and Disorder Act 1978
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Crime and Disorder Act 1988
Crime and Disorder Act 1968
20. What is the maximum extension for violent offences?
