Indictable Offence More serious criminal offences that carry longer maximum sentences and higher fines; these offences are also subject to more complex court procedures, ...
Failing to attend court on time as required is an offence, for which the maximum sentence in a magistrates' court is twelve months imprisonment and three years in the Crown Court.
sentences of 1 to 15 years and 0 to 5 years means a maximum sentence of 15 years). Differs from a consecutive sentence, which is when the sentences are served back-to-back. (A 1 to 15 and 0 to 5 consecutive sentence could mean up to 20 years).
Good time - A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one third to one held of the maximum sentence.
Example: Anthony has been found guilty of manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon and armed robbery, for which the maximum sentences are 15 years, 10 years and 10 years, respectively.
Definition - Noun
: a habitual or repeat criminal
esp
: an offender with two or more prior convictions for violent or drug-related crimes
Under federal sentencing guidelines career offenders are given maximum sentences.
are defined in the Criminal Code as serious personal injury offences, including specific sexual assault offences or, alternatively, a particular offence that was essentially violent or potentially violent and carries a potential maximum sentence of ...
In 1983, the Supreme Court ruled it permissable to keep a mentally ill defendant hospitalized for a term longer than the maximum sentence for the crime with which the defendant was charged.
 See also: Sentence, Maxim, Criminal, Court, Law
  
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