Offence

False accounting

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

5

Courts listing it

5

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (5)

Sentencing guideline

Fraud

Official offence code

TH68061

The law

Contrary to section 17(1)(a) of the Theft Act 1968.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court or Crown Court

Can lead to prison

Yes