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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

What information a court uses before it decides what sentence to give if you have been found guilty of committing a crime

Find out about the range of sentences that mean you get sent to custody - and what happens if you have committed a serious crime

The different sentences that you may have to serve in the community - including unpaid work and attending an education programme

Free legal advice about children and the law from the Children's Legal Centre (freephone advice)