“maximum penalty”
This page presents an official legal definition of “maximum penalty” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
Australia
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A maximum penalty is the highest and most severe penalty a sentencing court may impose for a particular offence. It is usually prescribed by the legislation that creates the offence. In determining penalty, the court will consider a range of matters set out in the Sentencing Act 2017 (SA), including the circumstances of the offence, the offender and any victims.
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