Offences

211 pages. Each offence with its Act, mode of trial and maximum sentence; points to prove are added as each statute is read.

Drugs 16

Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs (Section 1 Criminal Law Act 1977)Indictable only, Life imprisonment (Class A drug); 14 years' custody (Class B or Class C drug)
Driving with a Specified Drug Above the Limit (Section 5A Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, 51 weeks' custody or a level 5 fine or both as listed in Schedule 2 Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (a magistrates' court does not have power to impose imprisonment for a term exceeding 6 months for a summary offence, Sentencing Act 2020, s.224(1) and (1A)(a))
Drug Supply: Class A (Section 4(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, Life imprisonment
Drug Supply: Class B (Section 4(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 14 years' custody
Drug Supply: Class C (Section 4(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 14 years' custody
Fraudulent Evasion of a Prohibition (Drug Importation/Exportation) (Section 170(2) Customs and Excise Management Act 1979)Either way, Life imprisonment (Class A drug); 14 years' custody (Class B, temporary class or Class C drug)
Importing or Exporting a Psychoactive Substance (Section 8 Psychoactive Substances Act 2016)Either way, 7 years' custody
Permitting Premises to be Used for Drug-Related Activities (Section 8 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 14 years' custody
Possession of a Class B Drug with Intent to Supply (Section 5(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 14 years' custody
Possession of Class A Drug (Section 5(2) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 7 years' custody
Possession of Class B Drug (Section 5(2) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 5 years' custody
Possession of Class C Drug (Section 5(2) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 2 years' custody
Possession with Intent to Supply: Class A (Section 5(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, Life imprisonment
Producing a Psychoactive Substance (Section 4 Psychoactive Substances Act 2016)Either way, 7 years' custody
Production/Cultivation of Cannabis (Section 4 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971)Either way, 14 years' custody
Supplying Psychoactive Substances (Section 5 Psychoactive Substances Act 2016)Either way, 7 years' custody

Fraud 13

Counterfeiting Currency (Section 14 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981)Either way, 10 years' custody
Failure of Commercial Organisation to Prevent Bribery (Section 7 Bribery Act 2010)Indictable only, A fine (on conviction on indictment)
Failure to Prevent Fraud (Section 199 Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023)Either way, Unlimited fine
Fraud (Section 1 Fraud Act 2006)Either way, 10 years' custody
Fraud by Failing to Disclose Information (Section 3 Fraud Act 2006)Either way, 10 years' custody
Insider Dealing (Section 52 Criminal Justice Act 1993)Either way, 10 years' custody
Possession of Articles for Use in Fraud (Section 6 Fraud Act 2006)Either way, 5 years' custody
Revenue Fraud: Fraudulent Evasion of Duty (Section 170 Customs and Excise Management Act 1979)Either way, 14 years' custody
Tax Evasion (Cheating the Public Revenue / Fraudulent Evasion of VAT)Either way, 14 years' custody
Unauthorised Access to Computer Material (Section 1 Computer Misuse Act 1990)Either way, 2 years' custody
Unauthorised Access with Intent to Commit or Facilitate Further Offences (Section 2 Computer Misuse Act 1990)Either way, 5 years' custody
Unauthorised Acts with Intent to Impair Operation of Computer (Section 3 Computer Misuse Act 1990)Either way, 10 years' custody
Unauthorised Use of Trade Mark (Section 92 Trade Marks Act 1994)Either way, 10 years' custody

Motoring 23

Aggravated Vehicle-Taking (Section 12A Theft Act 1968)Either way, 2 years' custody (14 years' custody where the accident caused death)
Careless or Inconsiderate Driving (Section 3 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 5 fine
Causing Death by Careless Driving When Under the Influence (Section 3A Road Traffic Act 1988)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Causing Death by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving (Section 2B Road Traffic Act 1988)Either way, 5 years' custody
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving (Section 1 Road Traffic Act 1988)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Causing Death by Driving While Disqualified (Section 3ZC Road Traffic Act 1988)Indictable only, 10 years' custody
Causing Death by Driving: Unlicensed or Uninsured (Section 3ZB Road Traffic Act 1988)Either way, 2 years' custody
Causing Serious Injury by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving (Section 2C Road Traffic Act 1988)Either way, 2 years' custody
Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving (Section 1A Road Traffic Act 1988)Either way, 5 years' custody
Dangerous Cycling (Section 28 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 4 fine
Dangerous Driving (Section 2 Road Traffic Act 1988)Either way, 2 years' custody
Driving Otherwise Than in Accordance With a Licence (Section 87 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 3 fine
Driving While Disqualified (Section 103 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody or a level 5 fine or both
Driving with Excess Alcohol (Section 5 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody or a level 5 fine or both
Failing to Provide a Specimen (Section 7(6) Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody or a level 5 fine or both where the specimen was required to ascertain ability to drive or the proportion of alcohol or of a specified controlled drug at the time the offender was driving or attempting to drive; in any other case 3 months' custody or a level 4 fine or both
Failing to Stop or Report an Accident (Section 170 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody or a level 5 fine or both
Motor Racing on Highways (Section 12 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 4 fine
Speeding (Section 89 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)Summary only, Level 3 fine
Taking a Vehicle without Consent (Section 12 Theft Act 1968)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Using a Mobile Phone while Driving (Section 41D Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 3 fine (Level 4 fine if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers)
Using a Motor Vehicle without Insurance (Section 143 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 5 fine
Using a Vehicle Without a Valid MOT Certificate (Section 47 Road Traffic Act 1988)Summary only, Level 3 fine (Level 4 fine in the case of a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers)
Wanton or Furious Driving (Section 35 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Either way, 2 years' custody

Other offences 52

Animal Cruelty (Section 4 Animal Welfare Act 2006)Either way, 5 years' custody
Arson (Section 1 Criminal Damage Act 1971)Either way, Life imprisonment
Arson with Intent to Endanger Life (Section 1(2) Criminal Damage Act 1971)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Attempted Murder (Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Bomb Hoax (Section 51 Criminal Law Act 1977)Either way, 7 years' custody
Breach of a Non-Molestation Order (Section 42A Family Law Act 1996)Either way, 5 years' custody
Breach of a Protective Order (Section 5A Protection from Harassment Act 1997)Either way, 5 years' custody
Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order / Risk Order (Section 30 Modern Slavery Act 2015)Either way, 5 years' custody
Breach of Community Order (Schedule 10 Sentencing Act 2020)Either way, Fine not exceeding £2,500, more onerous requirements, committal to prison for up to 28 days (orders qualifying for special procedures) or re-sentence for the original offence (Sentencing Act 2020, Schedule 10, paras 10(5) and 11(2))
Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order (Section 339 Sentencing Act 2020)Either way, 5 years' custody
Breach of Disqualification from Acting as a Director (Section 13 Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986)Either way, 2 years' custody
Breach of Food Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations (Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013)Either way, 2 years' custody
Breach of Suspended Sentence Order (Schedule 16 Sentencing Act 2020)Either way, Activation of the suspended sentence with its original term or a lesser term, which the court must order unless it would be unjust; otherwise a fine not exceeding £2,500, more onerous community requirements, extension of the supervision or operational period, or committal to prison for up to 28 days (orders qualifying for special procedures, offender aged 18 or over) (Sentencing Act 2020, Schedule 16, paras 13(1) and 14(1))
Bribery (Sections 1, 2 and 6 Bribery Act 2010)Either way, 10 years' custody
Causing an Explosion Likely to Endanger Life (Section 2 Explosive Substances Act 1883)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Collection of Information Useful for Terrorism (Section 58 Terrorism Act 2000)Either way, 15 years' custody
Concealing Criminal Property (Section 327 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002)Either way, 14 years' custody
Contempt of Court (Contempt of Court Act 1981)Indictable only, Not an offence and not a sentence on conviction. Where a court has power to commit for contempt and no other limitation applies, the committal is for a fixed term not exceeding 2 years by a superior court or 1 month by an inferior court (Contempt of Court Act 1981, s.14(1)); a fine imposed by an inferior court shall not on any occasion exceed £2,500 (s.14(2))
Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship (Section 76 Serious Crime Act 2015)Either way, 5 years' custody
Corporate Manslaughter (Section 1 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007)Indictable only, Fine (on conviction on indictment)
Dangerous Dog Offences (Sections 1 and 3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991)Either way, 14 years' custody (s.3(1) aggravated offence where a person dies as a result of being injured); 5 years' custody (any other case where a person is injured); 3 years' custody (where an assistance dog is injured); s.1 offences and the non-aggravated s.3 offence are summary only, 6 months' custody or a Level 5 fine
Dissemination of Terrorist Publications (Section 2 Terrorism Act 2006)Either way, 15 years' custody
Encouragement of Terrorism (Section 1 Terrorism Act 2006)Either way, 15 years' custody
Environmental Offences (Unauthorised or Harmful Deposit, Treatment or Disposal of Waste)Either way, 5 years' custody
Facilitating Illegal Entry (Section 25 Immigration Act 1971)Either way, Life imprisonment
Failure to Disclose Information About Acts of Terrorism (Section 38B Terrorism Act 2000)Either way, 10 years' custody
Failure to Surrender to Bail (Section 6 Bail Act 1976)Summary only, 12 months' custody or a fine (where committed to the Crown Court for sentence or dealt with as a criminal contempt of court); 3 months' custody or a Level 5 fine on summary conviction
False Imprisonment (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Forced Marriage (Section 121 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014)Either way, 7 years' custody
Grievous Bodily Harm / Unlawful Wounding (Section 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Either way, 5 years' custody
Harassment / Stalking (Section 2/2A Protection from Harassment Act 1997)Summary only, 6 months' custody (s.2) or 51 weeks' custody (s.2A)
Health and Safety Offences (Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974)Either way, 2 years' custody
Human Trafficking (Section 2 Modern Slavery Act 2015)Either way, Life imprisonment
Kidnapping (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Manslaughter (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Manslaughter by Reason of Diminished Responsibility (Section 2 Homicide Act 1957)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Manslaughter by Reason of Loss of Control (Sections 54-56 Coroners and Justice Act 2009)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Membership of a Proscribed Organisation (Section 11 Terrorism Act 2000)Either way, 14 years' custody
Modern Slavery (Section 1 Modern Slavery Act 2015)Either way, Life imprisonment
Money Laundering (Sections 327-329 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002)Either way, 14 years' custody
Obstruction of a Police Officer (Section 89(2) Police Act 1996)Summary only, 1 month's custody, a level 3 fine, or both
Perjury (Section 1 Perjury Act 1911)Indictable only, 7 years' custody
Perverting the Course of Justice (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Possession of Explosive Substance with Intent to Endanger Life (Section 3 Explosive Substances Act 1883)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Possession of Extreme Pornographic Images (Section 63 Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008)Either way, 3 years' custody (image portraying a relevant act within s.63(7)(a) or (b) or (7A), s.67(2)); 2 years' custody (image not portraying a relevant act, s.67(3))
Preparation of Terrorist Acts (Section 5 Terrorism Act 2006)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Racially or Religiously Aggravated Harassment (Section 32 Crime and Disorder Act 1998)Either way, 2 years' custody (aggravated s.2 or s.2A PHA 1997 offence) or 14 years' custody (aggravated s.4 or s.4A PHA 1997 offence)
Sale of Knives etc to Persons Under 18 (Section 141A Criminal Justice Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Sending Malicious Communications (Section 1 Malicious Communications Act 1988)Either way, 2 years' custody
Terrorist fund-raising (Section 15 Terrorism Act 2000)Either way, 14 years' imprisonment on indictment, or six months on summary conviction (Terrorism Act 2000, s.22)
Threats to Kill (Section 16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Either way, 10 years' custody
Unlawful Wounding (Section 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Either way, 5 years' custody

Property 4

Aggravated Burglary (Section 10 Theft Act 1968)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Criminal Damage (Section 1 Criminal Damage Act 1971)Either way, 10 years' custody
Criminal Damage with Intent to Endanger Life (Section 1(2) Criminal Damage Act 1971)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Racially or Religiously Aggravated Criminal Damage (Section 30 Crime and Disorder Act 1998)Either way, 14 years' custody

Public order 13

Aggravated Trespass (Section 68 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994)Summary only, 3 months' custody or a Level 4 fine
Breach of a Restraining Order (Section 363 Sentencing Act 2020)Either way, 5 years' custody
Breach of the Peace (Common Law)Summary only, Not an offence and not a conviction. On a bind over, failure to comply with an order to enter into a recognizance may be met with committal to custody for a period not exceeding 6 months or until the person sooner complies (Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, s.115(3))
Disorderly Behaviour with Intent to Cause Harassment, Alarm or Distress (Section 4A Public Order Act 1986)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Drunk and Disorderly in a Public Place (Section 91 Criminal Justice Act 1967)Summary only, Level 3 fine
Failure to Comply with a Direction to Disperse (Section 39 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014)Summary only, 3 months' custody or a Level 4 fine
Failure to Comply with Direction to Leave Land (Section 61 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994)Summary only, 3 months' custody or a Level 4 fine
Riot (Section 1 Public Order Act 1986)Indictable only, 10 years' custody
Stirring Up Racial Hatred (Section 18 Public Order Act 1986)Either way, 7 years' custody
Using Threatening or Abusive Words or Behaviour Causing Harassment, Alarm or Distress (Section 4A Public Order Act 1986)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Violent Disorder (Section 2 Public Order Act 1986)Either way, 5 years' custody
Wearing of Uniforms in Connection with Political Objects (Section 1 Public Order Act 1936)Summary only, 3 months' custody or a Level 4 fine
Witness Intimidation (Section 51 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994)Either way, 5 years' custody

Sexual 34

Administering a Substance with Intent (Section 61 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 10 years' custody
Arranging or Facilitating Child Sexual Exploitation (Section 50 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Assault by Penetration (Section 2 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Assault of a Child Under 13 by Penetration (Section 6 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (Section 103I Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 5 years' custody
Care Workers: Sexual Activity with a Person with a Mental Disorder / Causing or Inciting Sexual Activity (Section 38 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Causing a Person to Engage in Sexual Activity Without Consent (Section 4 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, Life imprisonment where the activity caused involved penetration (s.4(4)); otherwise 10 years' custody (s.4(5))
Causing or Inciting a Child Under 13 to Engage in Sexual Activity (Section 8 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, Life imprisonment where the activity caused or incited involved penetration (s.8(2)); otherwise 14 years' custody (s.8(3))
Causing or Inciting Child Sexual Exploitation (Section 48 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Controlling a Child in Relation to Sexual Exploitation (Section 49 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Exposure (Section 66 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 2 years' custody
Failure to Comply with Notification Requirements (Section 91 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 5 years' custody
Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Notification Requirements (Section 91 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 5 years' custody
Keeping a Brothel Used for Prostitution (Section 33A Sexual Offences Act 1956)Either way, 7 years' custody
Making Indecent Images of Children (Section 1 Protection of Children Act 1978)Either way, 10 years' custody
Making Indecent Photographs of Children (Section 1 Protection of Children Act 1978)Either way, 10 years' custody
Meeting a Child Following Sexual Grooming (Section 15 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 10 years' custody
Paying for Sexual Services of a Child (Section 47 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, Life imprisonment where B is under 13 and the offence involved penetration (s.47(3)); 14 years' custody where B is under 16 in any other case (s.47(4)); 7 years' custody where B is 16 or 17 (s.47(5))
Possession of Indecent Images of Children (Section 160 Criminal Justice Act 1988)Either way, 5 years' custody
Rape (Section 1 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Rape of a Child Under 13 (Section 5 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Sexual Activity in a Public Lavatory (Section 71 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Summary only, 6 months' custody or a Level 5 fine or both
Sexual Activity with a Child (Section 9 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Sexual Activity with a Child Family Member / Inciting a Child Family Member to Engage in Sexual Activity (Sections 25-26 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Sexual Activity with a Person with a Mental Disorder Impeding Choice / Causing or Inciting Such a Person to Engage in Sexual Activity (Sections 30-31 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, Life imprisonment
Sexual Activity: Abuse of Position of Trust (Section 16 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 5 years' custody
Sexual Assault (Section 3 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 10 years' custody
Sexual Assault of a Child Under 13 (Section 7 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 14 years' custody
Sexual Communication with a Child (Section 15A Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 2 years' custody
Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent (Section 66B Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 2 years' custody (s.66B(2), (3) and (4)); the base offence under s.66B(1) is summary only
Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation (Section 2 Modern Slavery Act 2015)Either way, Life imprisonment
Trespass with Intent to Commit a Sexual Offence (Section 63 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 10 years' custody
Voyeurism (Section 67 Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 2 years' custody
Voyeurism: Recording an Image Beneath Clothing (Section 67A Sexual Offences Act 2003)Either way, 2 years' custody

Theft 17

Abstracting Electricity (Section 13 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 5 years' custody
Benefit Fraud (Section 111A Social Security Administration Act 1992)Either way, 7 years' custody
Blackmail (Section 21 Theft Act 1968)Indictable only, 14 years' custody
Burglary of a Dwelling (Section 9 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 14 years' custody
Burglary of a Non-Dwelling (Section 9 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 10 years' custody
Fraud by Abuse of Position (Section 4 Fraud Act 2006)Either way, 10 years' custody
Fraud by False Representation (Section 2 Fraud Act 2006)Either way, 10 years' custody
Going Equipped for Theft or Burglary (Section 25 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 3 years' custody
Handling Stolen Goods (Section 22 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 14 years' custody
Making Off Without Payment (Section 3 Theft Act 1978)Either way, 2 years' custody
Robbery (Section 8 Theft Act 1968)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Robbery in a Dwelling (Section 8 Theft Act 1968)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Theft (Section 1 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody
Theft from a Dwelling (Section 1 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody
Theft from a Shop (Section 1 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody
Theft from the Person (Section 1 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody
Theft in Breach of Trust (from Employer) (Section 1 Theft Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody

Violence 21

Actual Bodily Harm (Section 47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Either way, 5 years' custody
Affray (Section 3 Public Order Act 1986)Either way, 3 years' custody
Assault by Beating / Battery (Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Assault on Emergency Worker (Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018)Either way, 2 years' custody
Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest (Section 38 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Either way, 2 years' custody
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent / Wounding with Intent (Section 18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Causing or Allowing a Child to Die (Section 5 Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Causing or Allowing a Child to Suffer Serious Physical Harm (Section 5 Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004)Indictable only, 14 years' custody
Child Cruelty (Section 1 Children and Young Persons Act 1933)Either way, 14 years' custody
Common Assault (Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Cruelty to a Child: Assault (Section 1 Children and Young Persons Act 1933)Either way, 14 years' custody
Dangerous Dog: Dog Dangerously Out of Control (Section 3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991)Either way, 14 years' custody (aggravated offence where a person dies as a result of being injured); 5 years' custody (any other case where a person is injured); 3 years' custody (where an assistance dog is injured); the non-aggravated offence is summary only, 6 months' custody or a Level 5 fine
Encouraging or Assisting Serious Self-Harm (Section 184 Online Safety Act 2023)Either way, 5 years' custody
Failing to Protect a Girl from Risk of Female Genital Mutilation (Section 3A Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003)Either way, 7 years' custody
Gross Negligence Manslaughter (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Infanticide (Section 1 Infanticide Act 1938)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Murder (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment (mandatory)
Racially or Religiously Aggravated Assault (Section 29 Crime and Disorder Act 1998)Either way, 7 years' custody (2 years' custody where the underlying offence is common assault)
Stalking Involving Fear of Violence or Serious Alarm or Distress (Section 4A Protection from Harassment Act 1997)Either way, 10 years' custody
Threatening Behaviour (Section 4 Public Order Act 1986)Summary only, 6 months' custody
Unlawful Act Manslaughter (Common Law)Indictable only, Life imprisonment

Weapons 18

Carrying a Firearm in a Public Place (Section 19 Firearms Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody
Crossbow Offences (Sections 1-3 Crossbows Act 1987)Summary only, 6 months' custody (s.1, sale or hire to a person under 18); Level 3 fine (ss.2 and 3)
Delivery of Bladed Products to Residential Premises (Section 38 Offensive Weapons Act 2019)Summary only, 51 weeks' custody
Having a Bladed or Pointed Article on School Premises (Section 139A Criminal Justice Act 1988)Either way, 4 years' custody
Possession of a Bladed Article in a Public Place (Section 139 Criminal Justice Act 1988)Either way, 4 years' custody
Possession of Ammunition Without Certificate (Section 1(1)(b) Firearms Act 1968)Either way, 5 years' custody (7 years' custody where the offence is committed in an aggravated form within the meaning of s.4(4))
Possession of an Imitation Firearm in a Public Place (Section 19 Firearms Act 1968)Either way, 7 years' custody
Possession of an Offensive Weapon in Prison (Section 40CA Prison Act 1952)Either way, 4 years' custody
Possession of Firearm at Time of Committing or Being Arrested for a Schedule 1 Offence (Section 17(2) Firearms Act 1968)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (Section 21 Firearms Act 1968)Either way, 5 years' custody
Possession of Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life (Section 16 Firearms Act 1968)Indictable only, Life imprisonment
Possession of Firearm Without Certificate (Section 1 Firearms Act 1968)Either way, 5 years' custody (7 years' custody where the offence is committed in an aggravated form within the meaning of s.4(4))
Possession of Offensive Weapon in a Public Place (Section 1 Prevention of Crime Act 1953)Either way, 4 years' custody
Possession of Prohibited Weapon (Section 5 Firearms Act 1968)Indictable only, 10 years' custody
Possession with Intent to Cause Fear of Violence (Section 16A Firearms Act 1968)Indictable only, 10 years' custody
Threatening with a Bladed Article or Offensive Weapon (Section 139AA Criminal Justice Act 1988)Either way, 4 years' custody
Threatening with an Offensive Weapon in a Public Place (Section 1A Prevention of Crime Act 1953)Either way, 4 years' custody
Transfer and Manufacture of Prohibited Weapons (Section 5(2A) Firearms Act 1968)Indictable only, Life imprisonment