General guideline: overarching principles
For sentencing offences for which there is no offence specific sentencing guideline, and For use in conjunction with offence specific
Breach of disqualification from keeping an animal
Triable only summarily Maximum: 6 months’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 26 weeks’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Proscribed organisations – membership
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 13 years’ custody This is a
Money laundering
Concealing/ disguising/ converting/ transferring/ removing criminal property from England & Wales, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (section 327)
Owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control in any place in England or Wales (whether or not a public place) where a person is injured
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 4 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 12 months (with discretionary
Individuals: Breach of duty of employer towards employees and non-employees/ Breach of duty of self-employed to others/ Breach of duty of employees at work/ Breach of Health and Safety regulations/ Secondary liability
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(a) for breaches of sections 2, 3 and 7, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(c)), Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 36 and 37(1) for breaches of sections 2 and 3 and section 33(1)(c)
Fail to stop/report road accident (Revised 2017)
Triable only summarily: Maximum: Unlimited fine and/or 6 months Offence range: Band A fine – 26 weeks’ custody User guide
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence procured by inducement, threat or deception, of a person with mental disorder/ Causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act by inducement, threat or deception
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence, procured by inducement, threat or deception, of a person with mental disorder, Sexual
Bladed articles and offensive weapons – having in a public place
Having an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1(1)) Having an article with blade/point