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Dies and Stamps

Title: Forgery
Offence: Dies and Stamps
Legislation: S13 Stamp Duty Management Act 1891
Mode of Trial: Either Way
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 10 years

Aggravating & Mitigating Factors

  • Type and number of dies or stamps
  • Intent
  • Value of stamp or die
  • Intended Gain - financial or otherwise
  • Defendant a professional or quasi-professional
  • Repeated Offending
  • Sophisticated Offending
  • Professional hallmarks

Relevant Sentencing Guidelines

None

Relevant Sentencing Case Law

None

Ancillary Orders

  • Compensation
  • Confiscation

Consider Also

  • POCA

Links

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