Street Attack Pair Are Spared Custody ; the Echo Is Giving Readers the Opportunity to Take Part in Their Very Own Interactive Trial As Part of Inside Justice Week. Below, Sentence Is Passed On Joe Smith and Adam Thomas, Who Were Found Guilty of Abh.

Gloucestershire Echo, The › October 25, 2009

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THIS was a serious offence and so magistrates requested a pre- sentence report from the probation service for Joe Smith, and from the youth offending team for Adam Thomas so that they could decide on the best course of action.

Joe Smith is a first-time adult offender and following the sentencing guidelines the options open are between a medium-level community order, such as volunteer work and other restrictions, and up to 26 weeks' custody.

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Street Attack Pair Are Spared Custody ; the Echo Is Giving Readers the Opportunity to Take Part in Their Very Own Interactive Trial As Part of Inside Justice Week. Below, Sentence Is Passed On Joe Smith and Adam Thomas, Who Were Found Guilty of Abh.

Magistrates will also ask probation to assess if Joe has ongoing problems with anger management and alcohol abuse that need addressing.

The object of sentencing for bo...

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