8. Reduction for a guilty plea
Where a guilty plea has been entered, the amount of the fine should be reduced by the appropriate proportion. Courts
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Where a guilty plea has been entered, the amount of the fine should be reduced by the appropriate proportion. Courts
A fine must not exceed the statutory limit. Where this is expressed in terms of a ‘level’, the maxima are:
When sentencing for offences committed on or after 1 October 2012 a magistrates’ court must order the surcharge in the
The Criminal Courts Charge has changed – 24 December 2015 From 24 December 2015, the Criminal Courts Charge no longer
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
The lists below identify offences covered in the MCSG for which particular ancillary orders are available. In all cases, consult