If you have been charged with an offence and have entered a plea of guilty, or if you are found guilty, you will receive a penalty or sentence decided by the Court.
The State of South Australia can impose various criminal penalties, ranging from fines to imprisonment and is often determined based on the type of criminal charge, the seriousness or severity of the offence and other factors related to the commission of an offence.
To learn more about a specific criminal penalty, simply click on any of the types below.
- Fine
- Compensation or Confiscation
- Good Behaviour Bond
- Suspended Prison Sentence
- Term of Imprisonment