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What are the sentencing powers of the UK crown court?

April 26, 2017Court crown Ethics government Law politics powers sentencing UK

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What are the sentencing powers of the UK crown court?

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There are no limits for the sentence a Crown Court can impose, they can give the maximum for any given offence. Magistrates are limited to a maximum of six months imprisonment and a fine limit of £5000. If found guilty at Magistrates Court, you can be sent to Crown for sentencing if the Magistrates feel the case warrants a greater sentence than they can impose.