Common crimes
Some common minor offences, and the defences and penalties that apply
What this chapter covers
- Overview
- How criminal sentencing works
How judges decide sentences, including making reductions for pleading guilty - Shoplifting
Your rights and a store’s powers if they think you’ve been shoplifting, and the likely penalties if you’re charged - Tagging and graffiti
The different kinds of criminal charges that can be brought for tagging, and likely penalties - Assault
Types of assault charges, penalties and possible defences - Drug offences
The different classes of illegal drugs and the likely penalties for using, possessing or dealing in different kinds of drugs - Pāua poaching and other fisheries offences
Daily limits for amateur fishing, gathering kaimoana, and possible charges and penalties - Where to go for more support
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