Theft – general
Theft from the person Theft in a dwelling Theft in breach of trust Theft from a motor vehicle Theft of
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,
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
Failure to surrender to bail
Maximum sentence in magistrates’ court – 3 months’ custody Maximum sentence in Crown Court – 12 months’ custody (6 months
Benefit Fraud
Dishonest representations for obtaining benefit etc, Social Security Administration Act 1992 (section 111A) Tax Credit fraud, Tax Credits Act 2002
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
Witness intimidation
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Community Order – 4 years’ custody User guide for this offence
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value not exceeding £5,000/ Racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value not exceeding £5,000, Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1 (1) Triable only summarily (except
Voyeurism
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Fine – 18 months’ custody This is a specified offence for
Communication network offences (Revised 2017)
Triable only summarily Maximum: Unlimited fine and/or 6 months Offence range: Band A fine – 15 weeks’ custody User guide