Primary Sentencing Outcomes
Navigating the NSW criminal justice system can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding what penalties a court can impose. Whether you’re facing minor charges or more serious offences, knowing the full range of primary sentencing outcomes can help you make informed decisions and understand your legal rights. This series breaks down the main sentencing options under the NSW Sentencing Act 1991, explains what each outcome means, and how it may affect your future.
If you’re looking for a “sentencing lawyer” or just information about “sentencing in NSW”, this blog written by our legal experts and award-winning solicitors is for you.
In this series, we cover everything from non-conviction orders under Section 10, through community-based sentences, to full-time imprisonment. Each blog focuses on a specific outcome, providing practical insights, examples, and links to related legal concepts such as conditional release orders, intensive correction orders, and community corrections orders.
Non-Conviction
Convictions
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