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Common Assault and battery (sometimes described as assault by beating), Criminal Justice Act 1988 (section 39) Racially/religiously aggravated common assault,
Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity in the presence of a child, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.18Abuse of position
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, Offences against the Person Act 1861 (section 47) Racially or religiously aggravated ABH, Crime and
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: Community order – 19 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 2 – 19 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(3)) Possession of a controlled drug
Triable either wayMaximum: 4 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 2 years with compulsory
Supplying, or offering to supply, a psychoactive substance, Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (sections 5(1) or 5(2)) Possession of psychoactive substance
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Band A fine – 3 years 6 months’ custody User guide for this
Dishonest representations for obtaining benefit etc, Social Security Administration Act 1992 (section 111A) Tax Credit fraud, Tax Credits Act 2002