Production of a controlled drug / Cultivation of cannabis plant
Production of a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(2)(a) or (b)) Cultivation of cannabis plant, Misuse of
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Production of a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(2)(a) or (b)) Cultivation of cannabis plant, Misuse of
Triable either way Maximum: when tried on indictment: unlimited fine when tried summarily: unlimited fine Offence range: £100 fine –
Triable only summarily Maximum: Level 3 fine and/or one month Offence range: Conditional Discharge – Medium level community order User
Triable only summarily Maximum Level 3 fine (s.444(1) child fails to regularly attend at school) Level 4 fine and/or 3
Triable either way Maximum: 7 years’ custody Offence range: Band B Fine – 6 years’ custody User guide for this
Triable only summarily and/or 3 months Offence range: Band A fine – High level community order User guide for this
Possession, purchase or acquisition of a prohibited weapon or prohibited ammunition Indictable only: Section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae),
Triable either way Class A Maximum: 7 years’ custody Offence range: Fine – 51 weeks’ custody Class B Maximum: 5
Fraud by false representation, fraud by failing to disclose information, fraud by abuse of position, Fraud Act 2006 (section 1)
Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity with a child, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.16 Abuse of position of trust: