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"In the Crown Court, the maximum sentence is five years' imprisonment and/or a fine. In the Magistrates' Court the maximum sentence is six months imprisonment and/or a fine. In both courts, there will also be a mandatory two year minimum period of disqualification and endorsement. The law also requires an extended retest upon conviction"
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It seems he was held in custody so has to be put in front of a magistrate almost straight away.
It's been refereed up to a Crown Court which would appear to mean he is being charged with something that could include a sentence that is longer than a magistrates court can impose (6 months?.)
(I think, IANAL)