criminal question? in the uk

[emmapricer]

im just wondering how long people think this bloke i know wil get inside? he went into someones house and sprayed a bloke with cs gas! it was at the magistrates court then went to the crown court. hes pleading guilty to criminal damage,abh (cus he sprayed the bloke) possession of the gas and spraying it! hes pleading not guilty to spraying the kids with it and a women. hes in his 20s and its his first offence.

[lawstudent]

it wont be that long but most likely he will go to prison, as he is pleading guilty on some offences the judge will reduce the sentence by a third than if he plead not guilty. its quite serious as it could have caused alot of damage and with kids in the room as well.

[lawstudent]

it may be short prison sentence with a comunity order such as probation. i dont think it would be unpaid work etc, most likely he will have to see a probation officer every week, he may also may get an order to stay away from the blokes area