Theft from a shop or stall
Triable either way Maximum: 7 years’ custody (except for an offence of low-value shoplifting which is treated as a summary
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Triable either way Maximum: 7 years’ custody (except for an offence of low-value shoplifting which is treated as a summary
Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour, Modern Slavery Act 2015, section 1 Human trafficking, Modern Slavery Act 2015, section
Improper importation of goodsCustoms and Excise Management Act 1979 (section 50(3), (4) and (5A)(a)) Fraudulent evasion of prohibition / restriction
Triable either wayMaximum: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 12 months (with discretionary
Triable only on indictment Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: 3 – 9 years’ custody This is a specified offence
Sex with an adult relative: penetration, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.64 Sex with an adult relative: consenting to penetration, Sexual
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custodyOffence range: Discharge – 8 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline users
Also applicable to: Breach of an anti-social behaviour order Triable either way (Note: the maximum sentence for this offence in
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 36 weeks’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 13 years’ custody This is a