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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?
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?
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In what circumstances can a court request a pre-sentence report from the National Probation Service?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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 does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?
What advantage does deferring sentence provide to the defendant?
What advantage does deferring sentence provide to the defendant?
What does TICs (Offences Taken into Consideration) allow defendants to do?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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 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?
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?
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 must the court consider in sentencing according to S63 Sentencing Act 2020?
What is the purpose of deferring sentence for a defendant?
What is the purpose of deferring sentence for a defendant?
What does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?
What does TICs stand for in the context of sentencing?
What does NPS (National Probation Service) report on in their pre-sentence reports?
What does NPS (National Probation Service) report on in their pre-sentence reports?
