Key Factors Court Needs to Consider ; the Echo Is Giving Readers the Chance to Take Part in Their Very Own Interactive Trial As Part of Inside Justice Week. Joe Smith has Been Found Guilty of Abh - Here, We Look at the Different Sentencing Options Available.

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W H E N d e c i d i n g w h a t s e n t e n c e t o g i v e J o e Smith, the magistrates h a v e t o t a k e c e r t a i n factors into account.

They have firstly to consult the sentencing guidelines appropriate for the case and then consider relevant factors such as personal mitigation or reasons for the offence which could lower the sentence.

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Key Factors Court Needs to Consider ; the Echo Is Giving Readers the Chance to Take Part in Their Very Own Interactive Trial As Part of Inside Justice Week. Joe Smith has Been Found Guilty of Abh - Here, We Look at the Different Sentencing Options Available.

Also, magistrates need to apply any reduction for a g u i l t y p l e a a n d c o n s i d e r imposing any other ...

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