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Falsifying Certificate of Service

Title: Forgery
Offence: Falsifying Certificate of Service
Legislation: S113 County Courts Act 1984
Commencement Date:
Mode of Trial: Either Way
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 2 years - Removal from office
Sentencing Range:

Aggravating & Mitigating Factors

  • Motive
  • Prejudice Individual rather than organisation.
  • Defendant a professional or quasi-professional
  • Evidence of corruption
  • Gain - financial or otherwise

Relevant Sentencing Guidelines

None

Relevant Sentencing Case Law

None

Ancillary Orders

  • Compensation

Links

Offence ARCHBOLD 22-48
Sentence ARCHBOLD 22-48

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