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Destruction/falsification of Registers

Title: Forgery
Offence: Destruction/Falsification of registers
Legislation: S36 Forgery Act 1861
Mode of Trial: Indictable Only
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: Life

Aggravating & Mitigating Factors

  • Nature of register
  • Motive
  • Other person prejudiced
  • Defendant a professional or quasi-professional
  • Sophisticated Offending
  • Professional Hallmarks

Relevant Sentencing Guidelines

None

Relevant Sentencing Case Law

None

Ancillary Orders

  • Compensation

Links

Offence ARCHBOLD 22-41
Penalties ARCHBOLD 22-41

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