Offence
Drunk in charge of a child under the age of seven years
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
- 86
- Upcoming hearings
- 2
- Next listed date
- Mon, 26 October 2026
- Courts listing it
- 53
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (86)
- Official offence code
- LG02001
- The law
- Contrary to section 2(1) of the Licensing Act 1902.
- Where it can be tried
- Magistrates' court only
- Can lead to prison
- Yes
Courts that list it most
- Bristol Magistrates' Court (5 hearings)
- Sheffield Magistrates' Court (5 hearings)
- York Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Birmingham Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Manchester Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Wimbledon Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Colchester Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Croydon Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Dudley Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Kidderminster Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Leeds District Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Liverpool & Knowsley Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Maidstone Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court and Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)