2006-10-23 02:39:16 · 10 answers · asked by ALAN B 3 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
The theoretical maximum at jury trial is 7 years in prison. However, more typically for sums up to £20k you would expect a maximum of 9 to 12 month sentence, if prison was even deemed appropriate.
For a summary (magistrate's) conviction, the maximum according to the guidelines is 6 months, plus a fine of up to £5000.
'Fess up and they MIGHT treat it as a "summary offence" (a lower grade) and the worst then would be 3 months. But £17,000 is a lot to be an oversight, and if you have any previous form on this they may well want to nail you.
As a taxpayer, I do sympathise with the authorities - and the really annoying thing is that (if you're guilty) we'll now have to pay even more than you stole just to keep you in prison for half a year!
2006-10-23 02:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect a custodial sentence of a couple of months, possibly longer. I doubt with that much owed you'll get community service. You'll still have to pay though.
2006-10-23 02:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are guilty I hope you get the max. That money could have been used by those who really needed it.
But, if you offer to repay and start making the repayments, then you may find it helps reduce your sentence.
2006-10-23 02:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life.
2006-10-23 04:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of one person who had 30k away and got 6 months
2006-10-23 02:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever it is it can't be long enough. I hope they give you a sentance and stop you getting a single penny ever again
2006-10-23 02:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by break 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter - you do the crime, you do the time. After all, I am paying for your scamming.
2006-10-23 02:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by eamonandmegan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope u enjoyed the money while u had it
2006-10-23 02:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by evecfc1888 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cor you really did it good and proper!!!!
2006-10-23 02:44:49 · answer #9 · answered by scragette2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prob not long enough : (
2006-10-23 02:46:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋