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CRIMINAL CODE 1899 - SECT 552H

Maximum penalty for indictable offences dealt with summarily

552H Maximum penalty for indictable offences dealt with summarily

(1) A person is liable on summary conviction under section 552A , 552B or 552BA to a maximum penalty ofโ€”
(a) if the Magistrates Court is a court constituted by a magistrate imposing a drug and alcohol treatment order under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 , part 8A โ€”100 penalty units or 4 years imprisonment; or
(b) if the Magistrates Court is constituted by a magistrate other than a magistrate mentioned in paragraph (a) โ€”100 penalty units or 3 years imprisonment; or
(c) if the Magistrates Court is constituted by justices under section 552C (1) (b) โ€”100 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment.
(2) However, in no case may the person be punished more than if the offence had been dealt with on indictment.



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