Clarke says that every year 16,000 prisoners are held on remand only to be given a non-custodial sentence when they are convicted.
Polls indicated an acceptance of non-custodial sentences where appropriate.
They were convicted in November 1978 but received non-custodial sentences.
Moreover, most young criminals are already given a range of non-custodial sentences before they are sent to prison.
That;s far better than any non-custodial sentence, no matter how soon it is spent.
A non-custodial sentence (community service, or fines, but not imprisonment)
If he is deemed suitable for a non-custodial sentence, Tandy will most likely be given community service, electronic monitoring or a curfew.
After a long trial, five family members were convicted and sentenced to non-custodial sentences.
Her defense lawyers asked for a non-custodial sentence.
Persons convicted and sentenced to non-custodial sentences often are not termed "convicts".
