Vehicle registration fraud – Effective from 1 April 2025
Triable either wayMaximum when tried summarily: Level 5 fineMaximum when tried on indictment: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 1
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Triable either wayMaximum when tried summarily: Level 5 fineMaximum when tried on indictment: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 1
Part 1. Availability General powers to order a driving disqualification Under section 163 of the Sentencing Code, any court may
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of aggravated vehicle taking offences guidelines, disqualification and other motoring related matters were published
Triable either wayMaximum: 14 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyObligatory disqualification: 12 months (with discretionary power to order disqualification until an extended retest is
Triable either way (triable only summarily if damage not exceeding £5,000)Maximum for summary offence: 6 months’ custodyMaximum for either way
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: Life ImprisonmentOffence range: Community order – 16 years’ custody These are Schedule 19 offences for the
Definitive sentencing guidelines for the sentencing of blackmail, kidnap and false imprisonment offences were published on 12 February 2025 and