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Cheating at Gaming

Title: Forgery
Offence: Cheating at gaming
Legislation: S17 Gaming Act 1845
Commencement Date:
Mode of Trial: Either Way
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 2 years
Sentencing Range:

Aggravating & Mitigating Factors

  • High Value - actual and intended
  • Repeated Offending
  • Sophisticated offending
  • Professional hallmarks
  • Individuals rather than commercial organisations targeted

Relevant Sentencing Guidelines

None

Relevant Sentencing Case Law

None but note:

R v Webb (1995) 16 Cr.App.R.(S.) 486
Convicted of conspiracy to defraud. The appellant conspired with two members of the staff of a gaming club to cheat. The amount obtained by the fraud could not be ascertained. 2 years.

Ancillary Orders

  • Compensation
  • Confiscation of any equipment

Consider Also:

  • POCA
  • ASBO

Links:

Offence ARCHBOLD 22-70
Sentence ARCHBOLD 22-71

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