... after a fine has been sentenced is less likely - bring income into the system DISADVANTAGES - high rates of non-payment - majority of fine offenders are out of work - can be unfair to less well-off people The next sentence I will explain is a custodial sentence. For all adult defendants, a custodial sentence means going to prison. Most defendants don't actually serve the full custodial sentence. Sentences can be shortened by good behavior in prison, leading to an early release. Offenders serving less than four years can usually be released after half the sentence, where the sentence is more than 2 months they will be released on license under the super-vision of the probation service. Offenders serving more than 4 years may be released at some point between 1/2 and 2/3 of the sentence, the decision are usually made by the parole board. If an offender was released early and commits a new offence ...

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