In Australia, the punishments given by the legal system are not effective enough to efficiently reduce crime. The punishments are frequently inadequate and put others at risk by enabling criminals. This statement is proven through recent cases the australian court has punished unfairly. Offences like; ‘Aggravated indecent assault’, ‘possession of a prohibited drug’, and ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’ which will be discussed further in this essay.
‘Aggravated indecent assault’ is an offence that is commited by any person who assaults another person out of aggression and, at the time of, or immediatley before or after the assault, commits an act of indecency on or in the presence of the other person. The maximum punishment for this …show more content…
Although he wasn’t sentenced or punished, the court should consider restricting the defendant and the complaniant from being able to contact each other. Whether or not his niece’s allegations were true, neither of them should be allowed near one another in order to ensure both of their safety.
‘Possession of a prohibited drug’ is an offence that occurs when a person is found holding or using an illegal drug or substance. In NSW, possessing a prohibited drug carries a maximum penalty of a $3,600 fine (20 penalty units) or 2 years imprisonment.
Recently, another case was brought to Burwood Local Court. The defendants were three locals, charged with ‘Possession of a prohibited drug’. Most of these offenders were caught possessing MDMA tablets, ranging from 2 to 9 pills each. Others possessed just over 1 gram of cocaine. These offenders cases were presented in court and they were all found ‘guilty’. Although each of them was guilty, the magistrate allowed them all to avoid criminal records by granting them a section 10. This meant that even though they were guilty. A criminal conviction is not granted against their name. Each offender is free to get on with their lives with no criminal
‘Aggravated indecent assault’ is an offence that is commited by any person who assaults another person out of aggression and, at the time of, or immediatley before or after the assault, commits an act of indecency on or in the presence of the other person. The maximum punishment for this …show more content…
Although he wasn’t sentenced or punished, the court should consider restricting the defendant and the complaniant from being able to contact each other. Whether or not his niece’s allegations were true, neither of them should be allowed near one another in order to ensure both of their safety.
‘Possession of a prohibited drug’ is an offence that occurs when a person is found holding or using an illegal drug or substance. In NSW, possessing a prohibited drug carries a maximum penalty of a $3,600 fine (20 penalty units) or 2 years imprisonment.
Recently, another case was brought to Burwood Local Court. The defendants were three locals, charged with ‘Possession of a prohibited drug’. Most of these offenders were caught possessing MDMA tablets, ranging from 2 to 9 pills each. Others possessed just over 1 gram of cocaine. These offenders cases were presented in court and they were all found ‘guilty’. Although each of them was guilty, the magistrate allowed them all to avoid criminal records by granting them a section 10. This meant that even though they were guilty. A criminal conviction is not granted against their name. Each offender is free to get on with their lives with no criminal