Offence
Arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered
How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.
- Hearings listed
- 58
- Courts listing it
- 43
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (58)
- Sentencing guideline
- Arson/criminal damage with intent to endanger life or reckless as to whether life endangered
- Official offence code
- CD71050
- The law
- Contrary to sections 1(2), 1(3) and 4 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971.
- Where it can be tried
- Crown Court only
- Can lead to prison
- Yes
Courts that list it most
- Manchester Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court and Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Sheffield Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Bexley Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Crawley Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Derby Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Guildford Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Ipswich Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Lancaster (2 hearings)
- Newport (South Wales) Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- South Tyneside Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Stockport Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Barkingside Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Birmingham Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Bristol Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)