Bladed articles and offensive weapons – having in a public place
Having an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1(1)) Having an article with blade/point
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Having an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1(1)) Having an article with blade/point
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 12 months
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 3 – 40 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Triable either way Maximum: 10 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 7 years’ custody This is a specified offence for
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value exceeding £5,000, Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1(1) Triable either wayMaximum: 10 years’ custody
This is a Schedule 19 offence for the purposes of sections 274 and section 285 (required life sentence for offence
Triable either way Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: 1 – 7 years’ custody For offences committed on or after
Causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.48Controlling a child in relation to sexual exploitation,
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years 6 months’ custody This is a specified
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence Range: Fine –1 year 3 months’ custody This is a specified offence