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Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, Offences against the Person Act 1861 (section 47)
Racially or religiously aggravated ABH, Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (section 29)
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Triable only summarily
Maximum: Level 4 fine
A fine must not exceed the statutory limit. Where this is expressed in terms of a ‘level’, the maxima ...
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Triable only on indictment
Maximum: Life imprisonment
Offence range: 2 – 19 years’ custody
This is a Schedule 19 offence for the purposes of sections 274 ...
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Triable only on indictment
Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: Community order – 19 years’ custody
This is a Schedule 19 offence for the purposes of sections ...
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Supplying, or offering to supply, a psychoactive substance, Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (sections 5(1) or 5(2))
Possession of psychoactive substance with intent to supply, Psychoactive Substances ...
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Triable only summarily
Maximum: 6 months’ custody
Offence range: Discharge – 6 months’ custody
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Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(3))
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Triable either way
Maximum: 4 years’ custody
Offence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody
Obligatory disqualification: minimum 2 years with compulsory extended re-test
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Triable either way
Maximum: 5 years’ custody
Offence range: Band A fine – 3 years 6 months’ custody
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Possession, purchase or acquisition of a firearm without a certificate
Firearms Act 1968 (section 1(1)(a))
Possession, purchase or acquisition of ammunition without a certificate
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