When you are charged with an offence and plead guilty you receive a penalty contained in the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) (‘sentencing act’) The purpose of the sentencing act is so that there is transparency in sentencing offenders. So that there are fair procedures in place for sentencing offenders and for those who contravene the law. … Continue reading The Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) & How It Applies To You