what's the likely sentence?

[justified4]

Could anyone tell me what the likely sentence would be for harassment without violence and witness intimidation. I don't know the full details as the person has been placed on remand and I haven't been given the full story, I only know that this their first offence and they have pleaded guilty to harassment but not guilty to intimidation. thanks

[sara3]

http://webarchive.nat...e_1_%202%20_3_web.pdf

see page 68 for guidance. it's going to depend on the circumstances, but 2 incidents of unwanted contact = min 6 weeks custody.

expect a third off for an early guilty plea.

[justified4]

Thanks Sara very useful document, I was wondering if page 70 was more appropiate as it is harassment "without violence" ?

[sara3]

yes, you're quite right! the actual offence wording would be on their court summons.

[New Judge]

No, far more appropriate is page 116 (Witness Intimidation). This is a more serious offence than the Harassment without Violence offence on page 70 and can be charged whether violence is threatened or not.

You will see that the “starting point” for this offence is custody and it carries a five year maximum sentence when dealt with at the Crown Court. It can be used to prosecute before a case is concluded and up to 12 months after the matter has been finalised.

[justified4]

far more appropriate was directed at the harassment charge only, as there were two different pages covering it.
I am totally aware of which is more serious and have already read page 116 and noted the various starting points according to the severity of the intimidation. thanks to both of you for your help