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SMITH, Kelly

Case Reference: 40AD1680226

Case Details

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Reference

40AD1680226

Court

Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court - Courtroom 03

Magistrate

Mrs Gilmartin JP , Ms Martin JP , Mr Mistry JP , Mr Reynolds JP

Hearing Date

9 October 2026

Time

10am

Hearing Type

Trial

Court Type

Magistrates

Prosecutor

CPS-TCBH

Case Details

Offence Details: | Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Attempt theft from shop Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Attempt theft from shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Theft from a shop Breach criminal behaviour order Theft from a shop

Next Steps at this Trial

During the trial, the prosecution presents evidence and calls witnesses to prove the defendant committed the crime. The defense cross-examines the witnesses and presents its own evidence. Once all evidence is heard, the magistrates, district judge, or a jury (in the Crown Court) will decide if the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

Theft / Shoplifting

Theft is the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving them of it (Theft Act 1968). Shoplifting is a common form of theft from retail premises.

Sentencing: Triable either way. Low-value shoplifting (under £200) is prosecuted as a summary offence in the Magistrates' Court. General theft carries a maximum of 7 years imprisonment in the Crown Court, though low-level offences usually result in fines, discharges, or community service.
Burglary

Entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with the intent to steal, commit GBH, or do unlawful damage; or entering and actually stealing or committing GBH.

Sentencing: Triable either way. Domestic burglary (entering someone's home) is treated very seriously and carries a maximum of 14 years in prison. Commercial burglary carries a maximum of 10 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

A trial in the Magistrates' Court typically lasts from a few hours to a few days. Crown Court trials with a jury can last from several days to multiple weeks, depending on complexity and the number of witnesses.

If the verdict is not guilty (acquitted), the defendant is free to leave and cannot be prosecuted again for the same incident based on the same evidence.

If found guilty, the judge or magistrates will proceed to sentence the defendant, either immediately or at a separate sentencing hearing after a pre-sentence report is prepared.

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.

Theft is the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving them of it (Theft Act 1968). Shoplifting is a common form of theft from retail premises.

Triable either way. Low-value shoplifting (under £200) is prosecuted as a summary offence in the Magistrates' Court. General theft carries a maximum of 7 years imprisonment in the Crown Court, though low-level offences usually result in fines, discharges, or community service.

Entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with the intent to steal, commit GBH, or do unlawful damage; or entering and actually stealing or committing GBH.

Triable either way. Domestic burglary (entering someone's home) is treated very seriously and carries a maximum of 14 years in prison. Commercial burglary carries a maximum of 10 years.

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