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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