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    Alternative verdicts in sexual assault cases

    A defendant on trial for rape, compelled sexual manipulation, or unlawful sexual intercourse (or an attempt to commit one of these offences) may be found guilty of indecent assault or assault (or an attempt to commit indecent assault or assault) if the jury (or judge as fact-finder):

    • is not satisfied that the defendant is guilty of the charged offence, but
    • is satisfied that the defendant is guilty of indecent assault or assault (or an attempt).

    [Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) s 75]

    Alternative verdicts in sexual assault cases  :  Last Revised: Tue Oct 13th 2026
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