'If you were the judge' case studies
Learn more about how judges decide criminal court sentences in Scotland. Use our interactive scenarios below to follow the court cases of Gillian, Paul and Tom. As you go through the cases, you decide what happens next, and then you choose what sentence you would give - if you were the Sheriff.
Paul has been charged with robbing a shop. What sentence would you give him if you were the sheriff?
Gillian has been caught speeding. What sentence would you give her if you were the Justice of the Peace?
Tom is charged with death by dangerous driving. What sentence would you give him if you were the judge?
Kahooot Quiz
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