The maximum penalty for the offence of aggravated act of indecency is 3 years in prison where the complainant was aged 16 years or over at the time of the alleged conduct, or 5 years in prison where the complainant was over the age of 10 but under the age of 16, or 7 years where the complainant was under the age of 10, or 10 years where the complainant was under the age of 16 and the act was being filmed for the purpose of producing child abuse material.
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.
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