The maximum penalty for the offence of “impersonate police officer w/i to deceive and exercise powers or functions”
According to the Judicial Commission of NSW, the actual penalties imposed for the offence are as follows:
- Section 10(1) Bond (b)&(c): 30%
- Fine Only: 20%
- Section 9 Bond: 20%
- CSO: 20%
- Prison: 10%
The average prison sentence for the offence is 15 months imprisonment, and the average non-parole period (or minimum prison term that must be served) is 11 months in prison.