Theft from a shop or stall
Triable either way Maximum: 7 years’ custody (except for an offence of low-value shoplifting which is treated as a summary
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Triable either way Maximum: 7 years’ custody (except for an offence of low-value shoplifting which is treated as a summary
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value exceeding £5,000, Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1(1) Triable either wayMaximum: 10 years’ custody
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(3)) Possession of a controlled drug
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value not exceeding £5,000, Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1 (1) Triable only summarily (except
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Triable either way unless the defendant could receive the minimum sentence of seven years for a third drug trafficking offence
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 1 – 24 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1A) Threatening with an article
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: Life imprisonmentOffence range: 1 – 13 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence for the
Triable either way (except as noted below)Maximum: 14 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order- 6 years’ custody This is a specified