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
Animal cruelty
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Band A fine – 3 years 6 months’ custody User guide
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
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,
Failure to surrender to bail
Maximum sentence in magistrates’ court – 3 months’ custody Maximum sentence in Crown Court – 12 months’ custody (6 months
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 certificate Firearms Act 1968 (section 1(1)(a)) Possession, purchase or acquisition of
Benefit Fraud
Dishonest representations for obtaining benefit etc, Social Security Administration Act 1992 (section 111A) Tax Credit fraud, Tax Credits Act 2002
Voyeurism
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Fine – 18 months’ custody This is a specified offence for