Australia's #1 for Law

Join 150,000 Australians every month. Ask a question, respond to a question and better understand the law today!

FREE - Sign Up Now

SA What is the Maximum Penalty of Criminal Defamation?

Discussion in 'Defamation Law Forum' started by dennisr35, 3 November 2015.

Tags:
  1. dennisr35

    dennisr35 Active Member

    Joined:
    14 September 2015
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    0
    What is the maximum penalty if there are multiple counts of criminal defamation in South Australia? Is the maximum penalty multiplied? Then there could be a life sentence because of criminal defamation.
     
    #1 dennisr35, 3 November 2015
  2. Sophea

    Sophea Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    16 April 2014
    Messages:
    2,400
    Likes Received:
    373
    I believe the maximum penalty is 3 years imprisonment, so it would take a lot of counts to make up a life sentence.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #2 Sophea, 3 November 2015
  3. Tim W

    Tim W Lawyer
    LawTap Verified Lawyer

    Joined:
    28 April 2014
    Messages:
    2,271
    Likes Received:
    520
    Have a look here.

    And, I agree with @Sophea - it is conceivable that enough sentences of three years
    (even if they maxxed out, which is relatively rare) would be imposed consecutively,
    so as to amount to life.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #3 Tim W, 3 November 2015
(You must Log In or Sign Up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads - Maximum Penalty Criminal
  1. Matthew Pike

    QLD Criminal Allegation from Neighbour - Any Recourse?

    Matthew Pike, 27 January 2017, in forum: Defamation Law Forum
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    898
    Jermy
    14 February 2017
  2. Dwayne Harry

    QLD Are False Statements Considered as Criminal Defamation?

    Dwayne Harry, 7 January 2017, in forum: Defamation Law Forum
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,411
    Rod
    21 February 2017
  3. dennisr35

    SA Questions on Criminal Defamation

    dennisr35, 5 November 2015, in forum: Defamation Law Forum
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    502
    JS79
    7 November 2015
  4. dennisr35

    NSW When Does Criminal Defamation Become Barred by Lapse of Time?

    dennisr35, 14 September 2015, in forum: Defamation Law Forum
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    632
    dennisr35
    18 September 2015

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Loading...
gt;