Dangerous driving
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 1 year
Controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Where offence committed in a
Disclosing or threatening to disclose private sexual images
This offence was repealed on 31 January 2024. The guideline remains available for sentencing of offences committed prior to 31
Breach of disqualification from acting as a director
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 1 year and 6 months’ custody User guide for
Unlawful act manslaughter
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 1 – 24 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Manslaughter by reason of loss of control
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 3 – 20 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Bribery
Bribing another person, Bribery Act 2010 (section 1) Being bribed, Bribery Act 2010 (section 2) Bribery of foreign public officials,
Failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism
Triable either way Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 9 years’ custody This is an
Bladed articles and offensive weapons – threats
Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1A) Threatening with an article
Care workers: sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder/ Care workers: causing or inciting sexual activity
Care workers: sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.38 Care workers: causing or