No insurance (Revised 2017)
Triable only summarily Maximum: Unlimited fine Offence range: Band B – Band C fine User guide for this offence Guideline
Supplying or offering to supply a psychoactive substance/ Possession of psychoactive substance with intent to supply
Supplying, or offering to supply, a psychoactive substance, Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (sections 5(1) or 5(2)) Possession of psychoactive substance
Owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control in any place in England or Wales (whether or not a public place)
Triable only summarily Maximum: 6 months’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 6 months’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Animal cruelty
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Band A fine – 3 years 6 months’ custody User guide
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug/ Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply it to another
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(3)) Possession of a controlled drug
Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers
Triable either way Maximum: 4 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 2 years
Theft – general
Theft from the person Theft in a dwelling Theft in breach of trust Theft from a motor vehicle Theft of
Sexual activity with a child/ Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
Sexual activity with a child, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.9 Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity,
Firearms – Possession without certificate
Possession, purchase or acquisition of a firearm without a certificate Firearms Act 1968 (section 1(1)(a)) Possession, purchase or acquisition of
Failure to surrender to bail
Maximum sentence in magistrates’ court – 3 months’ custody Maximum sentence in Crown Court – 12 months’ custody (6 months