Guilty Pleas

Guilty pleas are when you tell a court you admit the crime you are charged with and ask to be sentenced.

Read on for information about guilty pleas, or click here for a detailed guide on preparing for your sentence.

 

Guilty pleas

Guilty pleas are when you tell a court you admit the crime you are charged with and ask to be sentenced for it.

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Click here for a detailed guide on how to prepare for your sentence.

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Why do people enter a guilty plea?

If you are guilty and the police can prove so, then being sentenced has many advantages. The greatest benefit of pleading guilty is that you receive a 25% discount on the sentence. Your sentence will also be reduced because guilty pleas reflect remorse and contrition. 

When do I plead guilty?

Depending on the seriousness of the charge, you may be sentenced on the first day you have court for a less serious charge that finalises in the Local Court, or more than a year later for a serious charge that finalises in the Local, District or Supreme Court. 

What are the sentencing options a court has? 

The court has many sentencing options at its disposal.

These include:

How do I prepare for my sentence?

Our criminal lawyers have written a detailed article on obtaining a lenient sentence.

You can read the 15 steps to follow for a lenient sentence here.

 

 

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