Sentencing Principles and Process

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What is the maximum reduction in sentence a defendant can receive for a guilty plea if they plead guilty at the next hearing after the first hearing in the Magistrates Court for an either way offence?

1/3

1/4 (correct)

1/2

1/5

In what circumstances can a court request a pre-sentence report from the National Probation Service?

For all types of offences

Only for indictable offences

For community sentencing and sometimes in custodial sentencing (correct)

Only for summary offences

What does the National Probation Service report on in their pre-sentence reports?

Defendant's background, family circumstances, and likelihood of reoffending (correct)

Defendant's social media activity

Defendant's legal representation

Defendant's financial status

According to S59(1) Sentencing Act 2020, when must a court follow the sentencing guidelines?

Only when it is in the interests of justice to do so Signup and view all the answers

What factors must the court consider in sentencing according to S63 Sentencing Act 2020?

Culpability and harm Signup and view all the answers

What are the general principles to sentencing that the court must have regard to?

Punishment, rehabilitation, and protection of the public Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for sentencing in both Crown Court (CC) and Magistrates' Court (MC)?

The court considers pre-sentencing reports, CPS presents sentencing facts, D makes mitigation plea, and court makes sentencing decision in open court Signup and view all the answers

What does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?

Offences Taken into Consideration Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does deferring sentence provide to the defendant?

The defendant can defer sentence up to six months under strict conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does TICs (Offences Taken into Consideration) allow defendants to do?

Confess to offences committed but not been prosecuted for, to have them taken into account at sentencing of main offence Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time period within which a defendant can defer their sentence under sections 3 to 13 of the Sentencing Act 2020?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sentencing, what is the purpose of a schedule of TICs (Offences Taken into Consideration) prepared by the police?

To have unprosecuted offenses taken into account at the sentencing of the main offense Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sentencing Act 2020 set out as the general principles that the court must consider in sentencing?

Punishment of offenders, rehabilitation of offenders, and protection of the public Signup and view all the answers

What must the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) do during the sentencing steps process in both Crown Court (CC) and Magistrates' Court (MC)?

Set out any costs or compensation orders Signup and view all the answers

What action could lead to a stricter punishment for a defendant who has deferred their sentence under sections 3 to 13 of the Sentencing Act 2020?

Committing further offenses during the deferral period Signup and view all the answers

What is the step in the sentencing process where the defendant makes a mitigation plea, including totality and guilty plea reductions?

D will make mitigation plea Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum reduction in sentence a defendant can receive for a guilty plea if they plead guilty at the next hearing after the first hearing in the Magistrates Court for an indictable only offence?

1/4 reduction Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can a court request a pre-sentence report from the National Probation Service?

If the court is considering custodial sentencing Signup and view all the answers

What must the court consider in sentencing according to S63 Sentencing Act 2020?

The seriousness of the offence by assessing the culpability and harm caused or might have caused Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deferring sentence for a defendant?

To allow the defendant to show evidence of reformed behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?

Offences Taken into Consideration Signup and view all the answers

What does NPS (National Probation Service) report on in their pre-sentence reports?

Defendant's background, family circumstances, lead up to crime, likelihood of reoffending Signup and view all the answers

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What is the maximum reduction in sentence a defendant can receive for a guilty plea if they plead guilty at the next hearing after the first hearing in the Magistrates Court for an either way offence?

In what circumstances can a court request a pre-sentence report from the National Probation Service?

What does the National Probation Service report on in their pre-sentence reports?

According to S59(1) Sentencing Act 2020, when must a court follow the sentencing guidelines?

What factors must the court consider in sentencing according to S63 Sentencing Act 2020?

What are the general principles to sentencing that the court must have regard to?

What is the process for sentencing in both Crown Court (CC) and Magistrates' Court (MC)?

What does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?

What advantage does deferring sentence provide to the defendant?

What does TICs (Offences Taken into Consideration) allow defendants to do?

What is the maximum time period within which a defendant can defer their sentence under sections 3 to 13 of the Sentencing Act 2020?

In the context of sentencing, what is the purpose of a schedule of TICs (Offences Taken into Consideration) prepared by the police?

What does the Sentencing Act 2020 set out as the general principles that the court must consider in sentencing?

What must the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) do during the sentencing steps process in both Crown Court (CC) and Magistrates' Court (MC)?

What action could lead to a stricter punishment for a defendant who has deferred their sentence under sections 3 to 13 of the Sentencing Act 2020?

What is the step in the sentencing process where the defendant makes a mitigation plea, including totality and guilty plea reductions?

What is the maximum reduction in sentence a defendant can receive for a guilty plea if they plead guilty at the next hearing after the first hearing in the Magistrates Court for an indictable only offence?

In what circumstances can a court request a pre-sentence report from the National Probation Service?

What must the court consider in sentencing according to S63 Sentencing Act 2020?

What is the purpose of deferring sentence for a defendant?

What does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?

What does NPS (National Probation Service) report on in their pre-sentence reports?

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