The maximum penalty for the offence of aggravated sexual assault is 20 years in prison.
However, it is important to bear in mind this is the most severe penalty that can be imposed, and the court will take into account a wide range of factors when determining the appropriate penalty in your particular case.
These factors include whether you pleaded guilty or were found guilty after a hearing or trial, your criminal history (or lack thereof), your remorse as can be demonstrated through character references and/or a letter of apology, the likelihood that you will reoffend as can be shown through any courses or programs you have undertaken since the date of the offence and the seriousness of the particular conduct itself, to name a few.
In the Higher Courts
The most common penalty imposed for aggravated sexual assault under section 61J(1) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by community correction order, then children’s court penalties.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 9 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 6 years.
The most common penalty imposed for attempt aggravated sexual assault under section 61J(1) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 9 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 5 years.
The most common penalty imposed for accessory before the fact to aggravated sexual assault under section 61J(1) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 3.5 years.
The most common penalty imposed for aid, abet, counsel or procure etc aggravated sexual assault under section 61J(1) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 3.5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 3 years.
The most common penalty imposed for accessory after the fact to aggravated sexual assault under section 61J(1) of the Crimes Act is section 9 bond.
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