Section 5 (1) and (6) of the public order act 1986

[stephen2283]

I have been charged with Section 5 (1) and (6) of the public order act 1986

what is the worst that can happen to me when i attend court for this charge ???

[exdc]

Hi Stephen

This is what sub-section 6, of the act states:

(6)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale

[daffy654]

Chaffinch and grffindoor2011

can you not read what it says below the original post? Especially the bit after the first full stop.

"Disclaimer: All Answers found here should not be taken in the stead of legal advice from a solicitor. Please also refrain from being rude, abusive or judgemental - users come here for advice, not judgement."

[New Judge]

Yes, exdc has it on the button. S5 has a maximum sentence of a fine of £1,000. (The levels of fines on the "standard scale" are currently (L1) £100; (L2) £500; (L3) £1,000; (L4) £2,500; (L5) £5,000.

Accordingly the only penalties available to the court are an Absolute Discharge, a Conditional Discharge or a fine of up to £1,000.

In reality it is most unlikely that you would receive the maximum fine. For a start, if you plead guilt at the earliest opportunity you must, by law, be granted a reduction of one third. Additionally the fine must be based on your means and magistrates rarely impose a fine of more than one and a half times your net weekly income.

[stephen2283]

Thank you for all you answers

[exdc]

Thanks New Judge, I was not sure on the actual level of the fine's etc.