Have you Contravened a Personal Safety Intervention Order?
You may have a number of defences available to you. Questions that your lawyer needs to answer;
- Can the prosecution establish all elements to the offence?
- Had you been served with a copy of the personal safety intervention order or had it explained to you?
- Did you intend to contravene the order?
If you have been charged, you need the assistance of a specialist family violence lawyer to assist you.
S100 The offence
The prosecution must prove:
The defendant was subject to a personal safety intervention order; and
The defendant engaged in conduct that contravened the order.
The maximum penalty regarding section 100
Level 7 imprisonment with a maximum of 2 years, or a level 7 fine with a maximum of 240 penalty units, or both.
What to do next re a s100 offence?
A guilty finding for the offence for Contravention of Personal Safety Intervention Order can result in serious consequences, including imprisonment.
You should contact an experienced criminal lawyer immediately to begin preparing your defence and provide you with expert representation.
The legislation s100
Section 100 Offence for contravention of personal safety intervention order
This section applies if a person against whom a personal safety intervention order has been made—
(a) has been served with a copy of the order; or
(b) has had an explanation of the order given to the person in accordance with section 40 or 76.
The person must not contravene the order.
Penalty: Level 7 imprisonment (2 years maximum) or a level 7 fine (240 penalty units maximum) or both.
