Part 1Offence as to domestic abuse

Presumption, alternative and penalty

9Penalty for offence under section 1(1)

A person who commits an offence under section 1(1) is liable—

(a)

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both),

(b)

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years or a fine (or both).