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Criminal justice act 2003 |
CJA |
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Aims of sentencing |
Reduction of crime, reform rehabilitation |
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5 aims |
Retribution - punishment
Deterrence - stop re-offending through fear Rehabilitation - reform the offender Protection of the public - s.277 extend sentence Reparation - compensate and make amends
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Types of sentence |
Custodial - s152 term of imprisonment suspended or immediate Community sentence - spanning from community work to rehabilitation/probation Fines - sum of money paid to the crown Discharges - absolute or conditional on other offences |
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Mitigating factors |
First conviction Young offender Guilty plea (1/3) Offer to compensate |
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Aggravating factors |
Vulnerable victim Breach of trust Bail More than one defendant Use of weapon |
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Max sentences |
Assault or battery 6 months S.47 abh 5 years S.20 gbh or wounding 5 years S18 gbh with intent life |
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