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Triable only summarily Maximum: 6 months’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 6 months’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
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Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Band A fine – 3 years 6 months’ custody User guide for this
Triable either wayMaximum: 4 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 2 years with compulsory
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This guideline should be read alongside the Sentencing children and young people – overarching principles definitive guideline which provides comprehensive
Maximum sentence in magistrates’ court – 3 months’ custody Maximum sentence in Crown Court – 12 months’ custody (6 months
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