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<p class="p1"><em>The likely sentence for this made-up case has been given following consultation with a practising judge. It should not be seen as confirming how this, or a similar offence, would in fact be dealt with in court. </em></p> <p class="p2">See our <a rel="noopener" href="/about-sentencing" target="_blank">‘About Sentencing’</a> page for more information and material, including videos and quizzes.</p> <p class="p3"><strong>RETURN TO THE START OF TOM'S STORY AND SEE WHAT THE DIFFERENT PATHS MEAN FOR HIS SENTENCE. </strong></p> <p class="p1"><a href="/education-resources/if-you-were-the-judge-case-studies/tom/" title="Tom">RETURN TO START</a></p> <p>See our <a rel="noopener" href="/about-sentencing/sentencing-factors/" target="_blank" title="Factors Page">Factors Page</a> for more information on how judges decide sentences.</p> <p>See our <a rel="noopener" href="/about-sentencing/sentences-and-appeals/" target="_blank" title="Sentences and Appeals">Sentences and Appeals</a> page for more information on the range of sentences available in Scotland.</p>