Queensland Consolidated Acts

CRIMINAL CODE 1899 - SECT 552H

552H Maximum penalty for indictable offences dealt with summarily

(1) A person is liable on summary conviction under section 552A , 552B or 552BA to a maximum penalty of—

(a) if the Magistrates Court is a court constituted by a magistrate imposing a drug and alcohol treatment order under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 , part 8A —100 penalty units or 4 years imprisonment; or

(b) if the Magistrates Court is constituted by a magistrate other than a magistrate mentioned in paragraph (a) —100 penalty units or 3 years imprisonment; or

(c) if the Magistrates Court is constituted by justices under section 552C (1) (b) —100 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment.

(2) However, in no case may the person be punished more than if the offence had been dealt with on indictment.