Area Flashcards
(13 cards)
GOWISELY
Grounds
Object
Warrant Card (If in plain clothes)
Identification
Station
Entitlement
Legislation
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Types of Searching
Section 1 PACE
Section 23 MUDA
Section 32 PACE
Section 54 PACE
Community Resolution
Community resolutions, can be used for adults or youths. They are a method of dealing with an offender for a lower-level crime, in a way which is proportionate. Resolutions can be offered when the offender accepts responsibility for offending behaviour and, in most cases, where the victim has agreed that they do not want more formal action taken.
The most appropriate offences to warrant a community resolution are likely to be low-level criminal damage, low-value theft, minor assaults (without injury) and anti-social behaviour.
Resolutions can include the offender being given advice about their behaviour, apologising or sending a letter of apology to the victim, or making some form of reparation such as repairing or paying for any damage done.
Cannabis Warning
A cannabis warning applies to adults over the age of 18 years possessing cannabis for personal use only. The warning cannot be given to a person under 18 years of age. It is an informal, verbal warning given by a police officer to an offender, either on the street or in a police station. No more than one cannabis warning can be administered.
The offender must be aged 18 years or over, with no evidence of dealing or possession with intent to supply. The offender must not be smoking cannabis in the company or vicinity of young or vulnerable people. They should not have raised a defence to the offence, must be able to understand what is happening, be compliant with the warning procedure, possess a verifiable name and address and have no previous record of a cannabis warning, PND, or drugs convictions.
PND (Penalty Notice Disorder)
It is a financial punishment (fine) to manage low-level, anti-social and nuisance offending and can be administered on the spot or in a police station. It targets adult offenders aged 18 and over.
PNDs can be issued for 29 specified penalty offences, including:
Being drunk and disorderly in a public place.
Retail theft under £100.
Behaviour likely to cause fear, alarm or distress.
Criminal damage (up to a value of £300) and cannabis possession.
Two levels of PND fines can be administered (£90 or £60). A PND recipient has 21 days in which to either pay the penalty or request a court hearing.
Youth Caution
A youth caution can be given for any offence, although it is intended for low-level offences.
The police can make the decision to offer a youth caution. However, they must refer the young person to the youth offending team (YOT) for assessment if this is the second time that an out of court resolution (disposal) has been given, or if they have concerns regarding the young person’s development.
First 3 month Bail period.
Custody Officer Authorisation
4-6 months Bail Extension
First Extension
Inspector Authorisation
7-9 months Bail Extension
Second Extension
Superintendent Authorisation
9+ months Bail Extension
Third Extension
Magistrates Authorisation
Bail
Pre-Charge Bail: This allows a suspect to be released from custody while the police continue their investigation. It can be with or without conditions, such as reporting to a police station or not contacting certain individual.
Post-Charge Bail: Granted after a suspect has been charged, allowing them to remain free until their court appearance.
RUI
Released Under Investigation
This occurs when a suspect is released from custody without being charged and without bail conditions. The investigation continues, but there are no specific restrictions or time limits.
It can leave both the suspect and the victim in a state of uncertainty, as there are no updates or deadlines for the investigation
NFA
No Further Action
This means that the police have decided not to take any further steps in the investigation, and the suspect will not face any charges.
It can be due to insufficient evidence or other reasons that make it unlikely to secure a conviction.
