Firearms – Possession by person prohibited
Possession of a firearm or ammunition by person with previous convictions prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition Triable either
Sexual assault of a child under 13
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 9 years’ custody For offences committed on or
Care workers: sexual activity in the presence of a person with a mental disorder/ Care workers: causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act
Care workers: Sexual activity in the presence of a person with a mental disorder, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.40 Care
Rape
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 4 – 19 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Arson (criminal damage by fire)
This is a Schedule 19 offence for the purposes of sections 274 and 285 (required life sentence for offence carrying
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child/ Causing a child to watch a sexual act
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.11 Causing a child to watch
Perverting the course of justice
Triable only on indictmentMaximum: Life imprisonmentOffence range: Community order – 7 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline users
Production of a controlled drug/ Cultivation of cannabis plant
Production of a controlled drug, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (section 4(2)(a) or (b)) Cultivation of cannabis plant, Misuse of
Possession of articles for use in frauds/ Making or supplying articles for use in frauds
Possession of articles for use in frauds Fraud Act 2006 (section 6) Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence
Producing a psychoactive substance
Triable either wayMaximum: 7 years’ custodyOffence range: Band B Fine – 6 years’ custody User guide for this offence Guideline