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JUNGE, LUKE

Case Reference: 55DH0256125

Case Details

Reference

55DH0256125

Court

Weymouth

Magistrate

Mr Brittain JP , Mrs Shah JP , Dr Takel JP

Hearing Date

6 May 2026

Time

10:00

Hearing Type

Sentence

Court Type

magistrates

Prosecutor

CPS-WX

Case Details

Assault by beating Drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs Drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit controlled drug above the specified limit Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence accordance with a licence - endorsable offence Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance without third party insurance Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin Cannabis Resin Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver driver Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance without third party insurance Use a passenger vehicle with tyres with insufficient Use a passenger vehicle with tyres with insufficient tread - less than 1.6mm tread - less than 1.6mm

Estimated Defendant Profile
Statistical Estimate

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Gender Probability

Male

Likely Age

~25 years old

Predicted Nationality / Origin

British/Irish (GB)

Next Steps at this Sentencing

The sentencing hearing takes place after a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty at trial. The judge or magistrates review the Sentencing Council guidelines, consider aggravating and mitigating factors, read any pre-sentence reports or victim personal statements, and decide the appropriate penalty.

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

Common Assault / Battery

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.
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

The court considers the severity of the offence, the defendant's level of culpability (blameworthiness), the harm caused, any previous criminal record (aggravating factors), and positive character references or early guilty pleas (mitigating factors).

Sentences can include discharges (absolute or conditional), fines, community orders (unpaid work, rehabilitation), suspended prison sentences, or immediate custodial sentences (imprisonment).

Yes. The defense can appeal against the severity of the sentence, and the prosecution can appeal (in some serious Crown Court cases) if they believe the sentence was unduly lenient.

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.

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.

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.

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