Assault of a child under 13 by penetration
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 2 – 19 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug/ Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply it to another
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(3)) Possession of a controlled drug
Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers
Triable either wayMaximum: 4 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 2 years with compulsory
Supplying or offering to supply a psychoactive substance/ Possession of psychoactive substance with intent to supply
Supplying, or offering to supply, a psychoactive substance, Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (sections 5(1) or 5(2)) Possession of psychoactive substance
Animal cruelty
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Band A fine – 3 years 6 months’ custody User guide for this
Benefit Fraud
Dishonest representations for obtaining benefit etc, Social Security Administration Act 1992 (section 111A) Tax Credit fraud, Tax Credits Act 2002
Sexual activity with a child/ Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
Sexual activity with a child, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.9 Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity,
Theft – general
Theft from the person Theft in a dwelling Theft in breach of trust Theft from a motor vehicle Theft of
Robbery – Sentencing children and young people
This guideline should be read alongside the Sentencing children and young people – overarching principles definitive guideline which provides comprehensive
Firearms – Possession without certificate
Possession, purchase or acquisition of a firearm without a certificateFirearms Act 1968 (section 1(1)(a)) Possession, purchase or acquisition of ammunition