What sentence did they get?
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I know there seems to be no rhyme or reason and maybe pot luck when it comes to sentencing but just wondering what people have got for distributing cat c iioc? First crime, excellent character references, employment history. I'd like to be prepared as possible
Hi Jayjay
If Cat C is the least serious of the A to C categories then the sentencing for distribution theoretically starts at 13 weeks custody down to about six months community service. (We are in Scotland so categories might be different elsewhere). However, as you suspect there are so many variables 're numbers, where/ to whom they were sent, who is hearing the case, mitigating circumstances, reports etc that it would be pure speculation. The solicitor could possibly give some estimate if they are familiar with that particular Court. We are hoping for the best ( Communiy service) but preparing for the worst (custodial) at next month's sentencing and my husband will be taking a packed bag with him in case he doesn't come home.
If Cat C is the least serious of the A to C categories then the sentencing for distribution theoretically starts at 13 weeks custody down to about six months community service. (We are in Scotland so categories might be different elsewhere). However, as you suspect there are so many variables 're numbers, where/ to whom they were sent, who is hearing the case, mitigating circumstances, reports etc that it would be pure speculation. The solicitor could possibly give some estimate if they are familiar with that particular Court. We are hoping for the best ( Communiy service) but preparing for the worst (custodial) at next month's sentencing and my husband will be taking a packed bag with him in case he doesn't come home.
Honestly you can not predict. My ex landed a custodial for distribution of cat c. The judge dismissed all of his character references, lff work and didn't pay attention to the pre sentence report.
However, I know a family in my area who received a community order for distribution of cat c - lots of them too. This was a different judge who looked at the whole picture.
My advice, prepare for the worst but hope for the best. You really can not predict.
However, I know a family in my area who received a community order for distribution of cat c - lots of them too. This was a different judge who looked at the whole picture.
My advice, prepare for the worst but hope for the best. You really can not predict.