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Subscribe to PNLDWhat is the legality of custody officers seizing the clothing of a detained person as evidence of the offence? Would such conduct result in him being regarded as involved in the investigation?
The maximum sentence that a magistrates’ court can impose in respect of a single either way offence has varied between six and 12 months and as from 18 November 2024 is increased again to 12 months, see section 224(1) and (1A)(b) of the Sentencing Act 2020.
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