General guideline: overarching principles
For sentencing offences for which there is no offence specific sentencing guideline, and For use in conjunction with offence specific
Causing injury by wanton or furious driving
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: 2 years’ custodyOffence range: Fine – 2 years’ custody This is a specified offence for the
Gross negligence manslaughter
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 1 – 18 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Proscribed organisations – membership
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 13 years’ custody This is a
Money laundering
Concealing/ disguising/ converting/ transferring/ removing criminal property from England & Wales, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (section 327)
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) where a person is injured
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 4 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline
Individuals: Breach of duty of employer towards employees and non-employees/ Breach of duty of self-employed to others/ Breach of duty of employees at work/ Breach of Health and Safety regulations/ Secondary liability
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)
Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving
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/ Causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act by inducement, threat or deception
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence, procured by inducement, threat or deception, of a person with mental disorder, Sexual
Administering a substance with intent
Triable either wayMaximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: 1 – 9 years’ custody This is a specified offence for the