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Trifling offences

In the course of taking instructions from the defendant, the duty solicitor should consider whether the offence would be considered by the Court so trifling it would be inappropriate to impose any penalty. In this situation the Court may consider dismissing the charge without recording a conviction for the offence or record a conviction and discharge the defendant without penalty [see Sentencing Act 2017 (SA) s 23; and Sentencing chapter for more detailed information].

Trifling offences  :  Last Revised: Mon May 21st 2012