Case Details
Reference
46XY1509625
Court
Maidstone Magistrates' Court - Courtroom 01
Magistrate
Hearing Date
10 July 2026
Time
10am
Hearing Type
Trial
Court Type
Magistrates
Prosecutor
Case Details
Offence Details: | Drunk and disorderly in a public place Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines
Common assault is committed when a person intentionally or recklessly causes another to apprehend immediate, unlawful violence. Battery is the actual application of unlawful force. No physical injury needs to occur.
Sentencing: Usually dealt with in the Magistrates' Court. Maximum penalty is 6 months imprisonment, a community order, or a fine. If racially or religiously aggravated, it can be sent to the Crown Court with higher maximum penalties.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.