Charged For Section 27

[jaysmithno4]

I was arrested on 19th February for Section 27 failing to leave when informed to do so by the police. I have never been arrested or in trouble before so not sure how it all works. I have to go to court on the 06th March. Does anybody know what is likely to happen? Obviously i will plead guilty as i was asked to leave and didn't.

[exdc]

Hi

Was it a licensed premises or in a public place?.

[jaysmithno4]

In a public place. Outside a nightclub. I had been arguing with my girlfriend and didn't leave as i was looking for her.

[exdc]

Infact

Sec 27(6) of the Act states, A person who fails to comply with a direction under this section is guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

[exdc]

Level 4 fine showing as a max of £2500 (England & Wales)

[jaysmithno4]

It was under section 27(1). Is it likely that the most i will get is a fine?

[exdc]

Hi Jay

Sec 27 (1) Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, is the charge, subsection 6 states the max penatly which is a level 4 fine for this offence, so a fine is all you can get etc.

Here is the relevant section

http://www.legislatio...ga/2006/38/section/27

[exdc]

Sorry, I didn't explain that very well but you get the gist?

[jaysmithno4]

Thanks ever so much exdc.

Never been in trouble before and i've been worried sick. Safe to say i won't be drinking anytime soon.

[exdc]

Thats the 'spirit'.

Cheers

[jaysmithno4]

Don't suppose you know if i will now have a criminal record do you?