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6. What's the maximum powers of magistrates?

  • 2 years imprisonment & £5k fine
  • 6 months imprisonment for 1 offence & £5k fine
  • 12 months imprisonment for 2 offences& £5k fine
  • 1 year imprisonment & £ 10k fine

7. Where are the purposes of sentencing set for adult offenders?

  • s142 CJA
  • s20 OAPA
  • s52 Homicide Act
  • Access to Justice Act 1999

8. Who do Judges in Crown Court refer to?

  • Law Society
  • PACE 1984
  • Criminal Justice Act 2003
  • The Magistrates Association Sentencing Guidelines

9. Who can sentence offenders?

  • judge & police officer & magistrate
  • magistrate & police officer
  • judge & magistrate
  • judge & police officer

10. What factors must they consider when sentencing?

  • harm caused/intended by offence
  • All of these
  • Previous convictions
  • D's culpability
  • Lack of response to any previous sentence
  • Whether offence was committed on bail