How much time do you get for indecent?

A person who is convicted of indecent exposure is most likely to receive a fine and community order rather than a prison sentence. However, for repeat offenders or more serious cases, a prison sentence of up to 24 months can be imposed.

What does 4 counts of a crime mean?

4 attorney answers It means a charge. One count equals one charge. If you had, say, 5 counts of Aggravated Assault, it means you are charged with five separate offenses of the crime and could be punished for each separately, which is up to 20 years in… More.

How long do you get for indecent images?

The indecent images offences have a statutory maximum of five years’ imprisonment for possession of images and 10 years’ imprisonment for the distribution, taking or making of such images.

Can a improperly joined Count make an indictment nullity?

R v Williams (Malachi Lloyd) [2017] 2 Cr. App. R. 7 confirms that an improperly joined count does not make the indictment a nullity. This has been confirmed in R. v J R. v Burton (Ricky Sean) [2018] EWCA Crim 2485. The case involved conjoined appeals.

What happens if a person pleads guilty to an indictment?

If the person is convicted on the indictment, a plea can be entered to the summary offence in the Crown Court. If the person pleads guilty, he can be sentenced but only in a manner in which a Magistrates’ Court could have dealt with him. If he does not plead guilty, the powers of the Crown Court cease.

How long does it take to get indictment after sending for trial?

50 days after sending for trial, where the defendant is in custody. 70 days after sending for trial, where the defendant is on bail. (Regulation 2 Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Service of Prosecution Evidence) Regulations 2005)

What is the risk of multiple versions of an indictment?

The risk of multiple versions and uncertainty is obvious. Prosecution and defence representatives must ensure that steps are taken to regularise the position as the case progresses and, in particular, that the indictment used at trial had received all necessary consideration.