Any person who has been placed under arrest by the police must have their rights explained to them and in the event that this has not occurred, the person should request an explanation of their rights....
A gauge as to the level of seriousness the legislature treats a criminal offence can be ascertained via the maximum penalty. To illustrate the point we can look to s 5(2)(a) of theSentencing Act 1991 (VIC)...
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Breach of AVO Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) 1. Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are court orders aimed at preventing further acts of violence. Breaching these orders may attract criminal sanctions...