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DAGG, Mark

Case Reference: 10U80425025

Case Details

Reference

10U80425025

Court

South Tyneside

Magistrate

Before: Mrs Burnett JP , Mr Cracknell JP , Mrs Reed JP , Mrs Scothon JP , Ms Tann JP

Hearing Date

11 May 2026

Time

2:00pm

Hearing Type

Mention

Court Type

magistrates

Prosecutor

N/A

Case Details

Offence Details: Drunk and disorderly in a public place. Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time.

Estimated Defendant Profile
Statistical Estimate

Notice: This profile is programmatically generated using statistical name metrics from the UK ONS Census and international records. It represents demographic likelihoods and should not be used as absolute factual personal records.

Gender Probability

Male

Likely Age

~47 years old

Predicted Nationality / Origin

British/Irish (GB)

Next Steps at this Mention / Case Management / Directions

A mention hearing is scheduled to deal with administrative or legal issues that arise before a trial. This includes discussing outstanding evidence, resolve disclosure disputes, review witness availability, or address bail conditions. The defendant may or may not need to attend, depending on court directions.

Court Jurisdiction: Magistrates' Court - Magistrates' Courts handle virtually all summary offences (minor offences) and start the proceedings for serious offences. They are presided over by three volunteer Magistrates (advised by a legal advisor) or a single qualified District Judge. They do not have a jury.

UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines

Public Order Offences

Behaviours that cause, or are likely to cause, fear, alarm, distress, or disorder in public spaces. Includes affray, violent disorder, and threatening behaviour (Public Order Act 1986).

Sentencing: Low-level public order offences (Section 5) result in fines. Serious offences like affray (Section 3) carry up to 3 years imprisonment. Violent disorder (Section 2) carries up to 5 years.
Disclaimer: The legal definitions and sentencing guidelines above are for general educational purposes under English Law and do not constitute formal legal representation or advice. If you are facing criminal prosecution, consult a qualified criminal defense solicitor immediately.

Case FAQs & Procedure Guide

Mention hearings are used to keep the case on track. They ensure both the prosecution and defense are complying with court timetables, preventing unnecessary delays on the trial day.

In some instances, if the defendant is represented by a solicitor or barrister, the court may excuse their personal attendance for purely administrative mention hearings. You must confirm this with your legal representative.

For a single summary/either-way offence, magistrates can sentence a defendant to a maximum of 6 months in prison (or up to 12 months for multiple either-way offences), alongside unlimited fines and community orders.

Magistrates are trained volunteers from the local community who sit in panels of three. A District Judge is a qualified legal professional who sits alone. Both have the same sentencing powers.

Behaviours that cause, or are likely to cause, fear, alarm, distress, or disorder in public spaces. Includes affray, violent disorder, and threatening behaviour (Public Order Act 1986).

Low-level public order offences (Section 5) result in fines. Serious offences like affray (Section 3) carry up to 3 years imprisonment. Violent disorder (Section 2) carries up to 5 years.

Interested in the outcome of this case? You can request more information by emailing the court directly using the Email Court button at the top of the page.

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