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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