Revisions and corrections to Sentencing Council digital guidelines
Minor revisions and corrections log: 17 February 2021 Sentencing Council policy on making changes to digital guidelines The Sentencing Council
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Minor revisions and corrections log: 17 February 2021 Sentencing Council policy on making changes to digital guidelines The Sentencing Council
Production of a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(2)(a) or (b)) Cultivation of cannabis plant, Misuse of
Triable either wayMaximum: 7 years’ custodyOffence range: Band B Fine – 6 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Triable either way Class AMaximum: 7 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 51 weeks’ custody Class BMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range:
Triable either way unless the defendant could receive the minimum sentence of seven years for a third drug trafficking offence
Triable either way unless the defendant could receive the minimum sentence of seven years for a third drug trafficking offence
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(3)) Possession of a controlled drug