Sentencing and Court Powers (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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At what age is a person classified as an adult offender?
At what age is a person classified as an adult offender?
21 years or older
How many statutory aims of sentencing are set out in s.142 Criminal Justice Act 2003?
How many statutory aims of sentencing are set out in s.142 Criminal Justice Act 2003?
Five
Are the five statutory aims of sentencing hierarchical?
Are the five statutory aims of sentencing hierarchical?
No, no single aim takes priority
What is individual deterrence designed to achieve?
What is individual deterrence designed to achieve?
Discourage the specific offender reoffending
What is the maximum sentence reduction for a guilty plea at the earliest opportunity?
What is the maximum sentence reduction for a guilty plea at the earliest opportunity?
Up to one-third
Which of these is an aggravating factor that increases sentence severity?
Which of these is an aggravating factor that increases sentence severity?
Offence committed whilst on bail
What proportion of a custodial sentence is typically served in prison?
What proportion of a custodial sentence is typically served in prison?
Half
How many hours of unpaid work can a community sentence require?
How many hours of unpaid work can a community sentence require?
Between 40 and 300 hours
What is a conditional discharge?
What is a conditional discharge?
Offender must avoid further offending
Which factor determines the base level when calculating a fine?
Which factor determines the base level when calculating a fine?
The seriousness of the offence