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Need Help Please!
Im in court soon for causing alarm/ distress and harrasment to some people ( basically a argument with a shop keeper and i shouted at 2customers who got involed). i havent got a criminal record and am worried about what punishmnet i will get, does any one know??
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Do you know with what offence you have been charged?
There are two offences under the Public Order Act which may fit the bill. Section 5 offences are generally entitled �Public Disorder�. The more serious Section 4A offences are shown as �Disorderly Behaviour with intent to cause Harassment, Alarm or Distress�.
The less serious attracts a maximum penalty of a fine of �1,000. Alternatively (and only very rarely) a Community Rehabilitation (i.e. probation) or Curfew Order can be imposed. The magistrates� guidelines suggest a starting point of a fine of one week�s income.
The more serious carries a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment, but the guidelines suggest a starting point of a Community Penalty.
From the way you describe this incident it seems to be at the lower end of the scale of seriousness and this, coupled with your previous good record should enable their Worships to reduce their sentence from their starting point.
As with all offences, if you plead guilty at the earliest opportunity, you will receive a considerably lighter sentence.
There are two offences under the Public Order Act which may fit the bill. Section 5 offences are generally entitled �Public Disorder�. The more serious Section 4A offences are shown as �Disorderly Behaviour with intent to cause Harassment, Alarm or Distress�.
The less serious attracts a maximum penalty of a fine of �1,000. Alternatively (and only very rarely) a Community Rehabilitation (i.e. probation) or Curfew Order can be imposed. The magistrates� guidelines suggest a starting point of a fine of one week�s income.
The more serious carries a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment, but the guidelines suggest a starting point of a Community Penalty.
From the way you describe this incident it seems to be at the lower end of the scale of seriousness and this, coupled with your previous good record should enable their Worships to reduce their sentence from their starting point.
As with all offences, if you plead guilty at the earliest opportunity, you will receive a considerably lighter sentence.
Ive just noticed it also says- '' With Intent to cause ***** harrasment. alarm or distress, used threatning abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disordely behaviour, thereby causing that person or another harrasment, alarm or distress..
Im really worried whether to plead guilty or not as i dont want to go to prison! i have a 10 week old baby to look after so i am very stuck about what to do??
Im really worried whether to plead guilty or not as i dont want to go to prison! i have a 10 week old baby to look after so i am very stuck about what to do??
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