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Custody or Control of Equipment

Title: Forgery
Offence: Custody or control of equipment
Legislation: S5(4) Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981
Mode of Trial: Either Way
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 2 years

Aggravating & Mitigating Factors

  • Nature of equipment
  • Intended Use
  • Gain - actual and intended
  • Defendant a professional or quasi-professional
  • Sophisticated Offending
  • Repeated Offending
  • Professional Hallmarks

Relevant Sentencing Guidelines

None

Relevant Sentencing Case Law

None

Ancillary Orders:

  • Forfeiture and Destruction S7(3) Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981

Links

Offence ARCHBOLD 22-31
Penalties ARCHBOLD 22-37

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