Sentencing
After a conviction, there can be a wait of some weeks before the guilty party will be sentenced.
When deciding on sentencing, the judge will take into account a number of considerations, such as age, previous criminal record, the seriousness of the crime, and whether or not there was a guilty plea.
They will also look into any mitigating circumstances surrounding the crime, and whether the crime was aggravated in any way.
They use guidance from the Court of Appeal and the Sentencing Council when deciding what type of sentence to award.
In the gap between conviction and sentencing, Victim Support Isle of Man can help victims prepare a Victim Impact Statement. The Deemster or Deputy High Bailiff will see this and can take it into consideration when sentencing.