Obtaining Services Dishonestly

Points to prove

• 1. The defendant obtained services for themselves or another by a dishonest act.
• 2. The services were made available on the basis that payment had been, was being or would be made for or in respect of them.
• 3. The defendant obtained them without payment having been made, or without payment having been made in full.
• 4. When obtaining them, the defendant knew the payment basis applied or might apply.
• 5. The defendant intended that payment would not be made or would not be made in full.

Mode of trial & maximum penalty

Either way — Court maximum
Summary: Twelve months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both.
On indictment: Five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Out-of-court disposal
Not a fixed penalty or penalty notice for disorder offence.

Sources

• www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/35/section/11
• www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/35/section/15
• www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/17/section/224
• www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1067/regulation/2

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