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There seems to be an impression here that taking someone to court means a jail sentence. I don't see where that has come from. Our media is full of instances where a conviction does not equal jail, even though in theory the option to imprison is there, but the court decides to sentence a fine, community service or some other pants measure contrary to public expectation.

OK previous convictions, Like Maxine Carr's and multiple offences might increase the risk of jail, but for most people, in this day and age, deception, depending on the extent of the personal gain (advantage) you achieved is likely only to result in a "slap on the wrist"