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Draft guideline for consultation only. Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing. Non-fatal strangulation, Serious Crime Act
For sentencing offences for which there is no offence specific sentencing guideline, and For use in conjunction with offence specific
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 2 years’ custody This is a specified offence for the
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 1 – 18 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 13 years’ custody This is a
Concealing/ disguising/ converting/ transferring/ removing criminal property from England & Wales, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (section 327)
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 4 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(a) for breaches of sections 2, 3 and 7, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(c)), Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 36 and 37(1) for breaches of sections 2 and 3 and section 33(1)(c)
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 12 months (with discretionary
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence, procured by inducement, threat or deception, of a person with mental disorder, Sexual