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Criminal Penalties - Without Conviction Order
The Court can decide not to impose a conviction in a Court Case. Avoiding a conviction in a Court case depends on meeting the criteria in Section 8 of the Sentencing Act. Avoiding a conviction and getting a non-conviction is a very important issue for people who work or who have led otherwise blameless lives.
Section 8. Conviction or non-conviction
(1) In exercising its discretion whether or not to record a conviction, a
court must have regard to all the circumstances of the case including-
- (a) the nature of the offence; and
- (b) the character and past history of the offender; and
- (c) the impact of the recording of a conviction on the offender's economic or social well-being or on his or her employment prospects.
To ensure that you receive the lowest possible penalty, contact Doogue & O'Brien on 03 9670 5111.
