Forgery or Falsification of Mental Health Act Documents
Title: Forgery
Offence: Forgery or falsification of Mental Health Act documents
Legislation: S126 Mental Health Act 1983
Mode of Trial: Either Way
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 2 years
Aggravating & Mitigating Factors
- Nature and number of documents/reports
- Result of use or intended result of use
- Effect on victim
- Intended Gain - financial or otherwise
- Defendant a professional or quasi-professional
- Repeated Offending
- Sophisticated Offending
- Professional hallmarks
Relevant Sentencing Guidelines
None
Relevant Sentencing Case Law
None
Ancillary Orders:
- Compensation
- Confiscation
Links
Offence ARCHBOLD 22-58
Sentence ARCHBOLD 22-58
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