Criminal Litigation - Classification of Offences (17) Flashcards
How is battery classified?
Summary only
Maximum Sentence = 6 months
How is simple assault classified?
Summary
Maximum sentence = 6 months
How is ABH classified?
Either way
Max sentence = 5 years
How is inflicting wound/GBH classified?
Either way
Max sentence = 5 years
How is simple criminal damage classified?
Either-Way
Maximum Sentence = 10 Years (=/>£5,000), 3 Months (<£5,000)
Criminal damage under £5000 is summary only, unless by fire (but may elect CC).
How is simple arson classified?
Either way
Maximum Sentence = Life Imprisonment
How is theft classified?
Either-Way
Theft aggregate £200 or less is summary only (but may elect CC).
Maximum sentence = 7 Years
How is burglary classified?
Either way
Indictable only if domestic burglary, with: a) commission or intent to commit GBH; or b) if anyone in the dwelling was subject to violence or threat of violence; or c) if the defendant was to be convicted, it would be their third conviction for domestic burglary.
Max sentence = 14 Years (Dwelling), 10 Years (Non-Dwelling)
How is fraud classified?
Either way
Serious or complex fraud automatically Crown Court (more than £500,000).
Maximum sentence = 10 Years
How is aggravated criminal damage classified?
Indictable only
Max sentence = Life Imprisonment
How is aggravated arson classified?
Indictable only
Max sentence = Life Imprisonment
How is aggravated burglary classified?
Indictable only
Max sentence = Life Imprisonment
How is robbery classified?
Indictable only
Max sentence = Life Imprisonment
How is Wound or GBH with Intent classified?
Indictable only
Max sentence = Life Imprisonment
How is murder classified?
Indictable only
Max sentence = Life Imprisonment (mandatory)
