| Offence category | Starting Point | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberate | ||
| Category 1 | 18 months’ custody | 1 – 3 years’ custody |
| Category 2 | 1 year’s custody | 26 weeks’ – 18 months’ custody |
| Category 3 | Band F fine | Band E fine or medium level community order – 26 weeks’ custody |
| Category 4 | Band E fine | Band D fine or low level community order– Band E fine |