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Breach of a criminal behaviour order

1 April 2024

By garethsweny

Also applicable to: Breach of an anti-social behaviour order Triable either way (Note: the maximum sentence for this offence in

Vehicle interference (Revised 2017)

1 April 2024

By garethsweny

Triable only summarily Maximum: Level 4 fine and/or 3 months Offence range: Band A fine – 12 weeks’ custody User

Proscribed organisations – support

1 April 2024

By garethsweny

Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 13 years’ custody This is a

Going equipped for theft or burglary

1 April 2024

By garethsweny

Triable either way Maximum: 3 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 18 months’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline

Drunk and disorderly in a public place (Revised 2017)

1 April 2024

By garethsweny

Triable only summarily Offence range: Conditional discharge – Band C fine User guide for this offence Guideline users should be

Possession of a prohibited dog/ Breeding, selling, exchanging or advertising a prohibited dog

1 April 2024

By garethsweny

Possession of a prohibited dog, Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (section 1 (7)) Breeding, selling, exchanging or advertising a prohibited dog,

New guidelines on perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation – 1 October 2023

12 July 2023

By garethsweny

Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation were published on 12 July

Breach of a community order

1 July 2023

By Phil Hodgson

Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of

New guidelines on motoring offences – 1 July 2023

15 June 2023

By garethsweny

Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of motoring offences were published on 15 June 2023 and the online sentencing guidelines

Revised Totality guideline – 1 July 2023

1 June 2023

By garethsweny

The revised Totality guideline was published on 1 June 2023 and the online sentencing guideline now contains this in a

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