Schedule Table Category Offence Name Legislation Section(s) Summary Penalty (Max) Indictment Penalty (Max) SNPP (yrs) Threshold / Condition Key Elements of Proof Election Right Notes
T1 Violence & Assault Wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 33(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Wounding or causing GBH; (2) intent to cause GBH; (3) accused did the act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Serious personal violence offence
T1 Violence & Assault Malicious wounding or GBH Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 35(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs / 10 yrs (in company) N/A (1) Wounding/causing GBH; (2) maliciously; (3) without lawful excuse Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 35(1) wounding; s 35(2) GBH
T1 Violence & Assault Causing GBH with intent to resist arrest Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 33B 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Causes GBH; (2) intent to resist/prevent lawful arrest Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Assault with intent to rob Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 94 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) intent to rob; (3) put victim in fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Robbery Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 94 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs 4 (1) Steals; (2) immediately before/after uses force/puts in fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Robbery with wounding Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 96 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Robs; (2) wounds or uses personal violence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Robbery in company with arms Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 97(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Robs; (2) in company or armed Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Attempted robbery with arms Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 97(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A (1) Attempts to rob; (2) armed or in company Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Assault causing grievous bodily harm (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 33(1)(b) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) causes GBH; (3) aggravating circumstances Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Attempted murder Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 27 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Attempt; (2) intent to kill; (3) overt act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Inflict grievous bodily harm Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 54 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Inflicts GBH; (2) without lawful justification Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61K 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) intent to have sexual intercourse Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Assaults & unlawfully wound – police officer / correctional officer (aggravated/special occasion) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60(2)/(3), 60A(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 12 yrs / 14 yrs N/A (1) Assault/wound; (2) victim is officer; (3) during execution of duty; (4) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Higher penalty tiers under ss 60/60A
T1 Violence & Assault Assault causing death (not intending to cause death or GBH) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 25A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) assault causes death; (3) not intending death/GBH Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Assault causing death while intoxicated Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 25B(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Accused intoxicated at time (1) Assault; (2) causes death; (3) accused intoxicated Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Violence & Assault Stalking (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 35A(3)/(4) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstances apply (1) Stalks; (2) aggravating feature present Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Non-aggravated form is T2
T1 Violence & Assault Intimidation with intent to cause fear of personal violence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 545B 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Intimidates; (2) intent to cause fear of personal violence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Sexual Offences Sexual assault (rape) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61I 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs 7 (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) no consent; (3) knows of non-consent or reckless Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual assault Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61J 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs 10 Aggravating circumstance under s 61J(2) (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) no consent; (3) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual assault in company Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61JA 2 yrs / 100 pu Life / 20 yrs N/A In company or deprives of liberty (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) no consent; (3) in company or deprives of liberty Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Sexual Offences Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61K 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) intent to have sexual intercourse with victim Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Sexual Offences Aggravated indecent assault (repealed – pre-1.12.18) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61M 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs / 10 yrs N/A Pre-1 December 2018 offences only (1) Indecent assault; (2) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Repealed 1.12.18; new offences under Pt 3 Div 10A
T1 Sexual Offences Sexual touching (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KD 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Aggravating factor under s 61KD (1) Sexual touching; (2) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Sexual Offences Attempt to commit sexual assault Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61P 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Attempt; (2) intent to commit sexual assault Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Sexual assault of a child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66A 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Victim under 10 yrs (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim under 10; (3) accused not under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Attempt sexual assault child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66B 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Victim under 10 yrs (1) Attempt; (2) victim under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Sexual assault of a child 10–16 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs / 14 yrs N/A Victim aged 10–16 (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim 10–under 16; aggravated form 14y Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Attempt sexual assault child 10–16 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66D 2 yrs / 100 pu 8 yrs N/A Victim aged 10–16 (1) Attempt sexual intercourse; (2) victim aged 10–under 16 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual assault child under 10 (in company) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66A / s 66B 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A In company or special circumstances (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim under 10; (3) in company/aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Sexual touching of child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DA 2 yrs / 100 pu 16 yrs N/A Victim under 10 (1) Sexual touching; (2) victim under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual touching child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DB 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance; victim under 10 (1) Sexual touching; (2) under 10; (3) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Sexual act with child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DC 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Victim under 10 (1) Sexual act; (2) victim under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual act child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DD 2 yrs / 100 pu 12 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance; victim under 10 (1) Sexual act; (2) under 10; (3) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Persistent sexual abuse of child under 16 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66EA 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Three or more occasions (1) Three or more sexual acts; (2) victim under 16; (3) pattern of conduct Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Child grooming offences Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 66EB, 66EC 2 yrs / 100 pu 12 yrs / 6 yrs N/A (1) Intentional grooming; (2) victim under 16 (or under authority); (3) intent to engage in sexual activity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) T2 applies to ss 66EC lower forms
T1 Child Sexual Offences Produce/disseminate/possess child abuse material Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 91H, 91J 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Produces/disseminates/possesses; (2) child abuse material as defined Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Sexual Offences Sexual intercourse – young person under special care Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 73 2 yrs / 100 pu 8 yrs N/A Victim under special care relationship (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim 16–under 18 in special care Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 73A (sexual touching) is T2
T1 Child Sexual Offences Sexual touching – young person under special care (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 73A(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 6 yrs N/A Aggravated form of special care offence (1) Sexual touching; (2) special care relationship; (3) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Non-aggravated form is T2
T1 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Voyeurism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91I 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Observation/filming of victim; (2) in private act; (3) for sexual arousal/gratification Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Aggravated voyeurism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91J 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance present (1) Voyeurism; (2) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Install device for voyeurism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91K 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Installs device; (2) for purposes of observing private act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Distribute intimate image without consent (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91Q (aggravated) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance (1) Distributes intimate image; (2) no consent; (3) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Non-aggravated s 91Q is T2
T1 Stealing & Larceny Larceny (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 117 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Fraudulently takes and carries away; (2) property of another; (3) without consent; (4) intent to permanently deprive Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Value ≤ $5,000 = Table 2
T1 Stealing & Larceny Larceny by bailee (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 125 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Bailee; (2) fraudulently takes property bailed to them Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Stealing & Larceny Receiving stolen property (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 188 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Receives stolen goods; (2) knows goods stolen Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Stealing & Larceny Embezzlement (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 156 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Clerk/servant; (2) embezzles; (3) money/property of employer Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Stealing & Larceny False pretences / obtain by deception (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 179, 184 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Obtains property; (2) by false pretence/deceit; (3) property of another Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Stealing & Larceny Stealing from person Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 94 (partial) / s 117 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Theft from a person directly (1) Larceny; (2) from person of victim Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Stealing & Larceny Larceny as a clerk/servant (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 156 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Employee relationship; value > $5,000 (1) Clerk/servant; (2) steals from employer Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Stealing & Larceny Obtaining money etc by deception (Fraud > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192E 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Obtains benefit; (2) by deception; (3) intends to defraud Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Break & Enter Break, enter and commit serious indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 112(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs 5 (1) Breaks and enters; (2) dwelling house; (3) commits serious indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Break & Enter Break, enter and commit (aggravated/special occasion) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 112(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance / special occasion (1) Breaks and enters; (2) with aggravating factor or special occasion Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Break & Enter Being armed with intent to commit indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 114(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Armed with offensive weapon; (2) intent to commit indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Break & Enter Enter dwelling house with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 111 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Enters; (2) dwelling house; (3) intent to commit serious indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Break & Enter Aggravated break and enter (occasions actual bodily harm) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 112 (aggravated) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Causes ABH or GBH (1) Breaks and enters; (2) occasions ABH or causes GBH Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Robbery & Extortion Extortion Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 249K, 249L 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Demands with menaces; (2) unwarranted demand; (3) intent to gain benefit or cause loss Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Robbery & Extortion Demanding property with menaces (with intent to steal) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 99 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Demands property; (2) menaces; (3) intent to steal Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Robbery & Extortion Blackmail Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 249K 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Makes unwarranted demand; (2) with menaces; (3) purpose of gain/loss Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Fraud (obtaining financial advantage by deception) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192E 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 for T1 (1) Obtains financial advantage; (2) by deception; (3) for self or another Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Value ≤ $5,000 may be T2
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Forgery Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 253 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Makes false document; (2) intends it to be used as genuine Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Using forged document Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 254 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Uses; (2) document known to be false; (3) with intent to defraud Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess forged document Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 255 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Possesses forged document; (2) knowing it forged; (3) intent to use or defraud Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Make/possess false instrument Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 300 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 (T1); ≤ $5,000 may be T2 (1) Makes false instrument; (2) with intent Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Identity fraud — misuse of identity information Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192J 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Deals in identification information; (2) intent to commit/facilitate indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess identity information to commit indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192K 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Possesses identification information; (2) intent to commit indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Make/possess equipment for false documents (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 256 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 (1) Makes/possesses; (2) equipment for making false documents; (3) knowing use intended Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 256(2)/(3) ≤ $5,000 is T2
T1 Corruption & Blackmail Corrupt practices / bribery (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 300, 301, 302 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Corruptly gives/offers/receives; (2) corrupt benefit Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) ss 300/301/302 ≤ $5,000 = T2
T1 Corruption & Blackmail Corruptly influencing public official Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 249B 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Corruptly; (2) benefits a public official; (3) influence exercise of functions Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Money Laundering Dealing with proceeds of crime Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193B 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / 15 yrs N/A (1) Deals with property; (2) property is proceeds of crime; (3) knows/suspects Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 193B(1) 20y; s 193B(2) 15y; s 193B(3) T2
T1 Money Laundering Harbouring proceeds of crime Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Receives/assists; (2) property from proceeds of crime Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Money Laundering Money laundering Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193E 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A (1) Engages in transactions; (2) value of property; (3) property proceeds of crime Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Drug Offences Supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 25(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / life N/A Commercial or large commercial quantity (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited drug; (3) at commercial/large commercial quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Drug Offences Supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 25(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A Traffickable quantity (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited drug; (3) at or above traffickable quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Drug Offences Manufacture prohibited drug (commercial quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 24 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / life N/A Commercial or large commercial quantity (1) Manufactures; (2) prohibited drug; (3) commercial/large commercial quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Drug Offences Cultivation of cannabis (indictable) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 23 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs / 15 yrs N/A Cultivates more than small quantity (1) Cultivates prohibited plant; (2) at/above traffickable quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Drug Offences Possess prohibited drug (large commercial quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 10(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / life N/A Large commercial quantity (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited drug; (3) large commercial quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Property Damage & Arson Malicious damage by fire (arson) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 195(1)(b) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Damage by fire or explosives (1) Destroys/damages; (2) property; (3) by fire or explosive; (4) maliciously Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Property Damage & Arson Arson — destroy dwelling house Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 196 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Dwelling house involved (1) Sets fire to; (2) dwelling house/building; (3) with intent Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Property Damage & Arson Malicious damage to property (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 195(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 (1) Destroys/damages; (2) property of another; (3) maliciously; (4) value > $5,000 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Property Damage & Arson Cause bushfire Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 203E 2 yrs / 100 pu 21 yrs N/A (1) Intentionally/recklessly causes fire; (2) spreads to property Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Property Damage & Arson Threat to damage property / destroy building Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 199 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Threatens; (2) to destroy/damage property of another Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Disorder Riot Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93B 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A 12 or more persons (1) 12+ persons; (2) use/threaten unlawful violence; (3) for common purpose Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Disorder Affray Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Uses/threatens unlawful violence; (2) causes person of reasonable firmness to fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Disorder Violent disorder Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93A 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A 3 or more persons (1) 3+ persons use/threaten violence; (2) causing reasonable person fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Disorder Throw dangerous article at aircraft/vessel Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 49A 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Aircraft or vessel involved (1) Throws dangerous article; (2) at aircraft/vessel; (3) likely to endanger safety Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Driving & Navigation Offences Dangerous driving occasioning death Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 52A(1)/(3) 18 mths / 100 pu 10 yrs / 14 yrs N/A Death caused; s 52A(3) aggravated (1) Drives motor vehicle; (2) at dangerous speed/manner; (3) causes death Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Summary cap 18 months under CPA s 27
T1 Driving & Navigation Offences Dangerous driving occasioning GBH Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 52A(2)/(4) 18 mths / 100 pu 7 yrs / 11 yrs N/A GBH caused; s 52A(4) aggravated (1) Drives dangerously; (2) causes GBH Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Summary cap 18 months under CPA s 27
T1 Driving & Navigation Offences Predatory driving Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51A 18 mths / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Causes apprehension of danger (1) Uses vehicle to cause apprehension; (2) menaces another vehicle/pedestrian Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Summary cap 18 months under CPA s 27
T1 Driving & Navigation Offences Police pursuit — grievous bodily harm or death Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51B(2)/(3) 18 mths / 100 pu 10 yrs / 14 yrs N/A GBH or death caused (1) Drives to escape police; (2) causes GBH or death Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Basic s 51B is T2; death/GBH form is T1
T1 Driving & Navigation Offences Menacing driving Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 53 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Drives; (2) in a menacing manner; (3) intentionally or recklessly Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Driving & Navigation Offences Street racing (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Participates in race/speed trial; (2) on road; (3) not authorised Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Justice Offences Perverting the course of justice Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 319 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Act/omission; (2) intent to pervert; (3) course of justice Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Justice Offences Perjury Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 327 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Makes false statement; (2) under oath/affirmation; (3) in judicial proceeding; (4) materiality Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Justice Offences Subornation of perjury Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 328 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Induces another; (2) to commit perjury Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Justice Offences Compounding/concealing serious offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 316 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 2 yrs N/A (1) Conceals serious indictable offence; (2) for personal gain/without reasonable excuse Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Justice Offences Escape from lawful custody Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 310D 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Escapes; (2) from lawful custody Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Public Justice Offences Contempt — threatening/assaulting juror Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 320 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Threatens/assaults; (2) juror; (3) in relation to verdict Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Directing activities of criminal group Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93T(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A Directs group (1) Directs; (2) criminal group; (3) knowing it is a criminal group Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Financing terrorism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 101A (Cth – via s 474B CA) 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Terrorist act or organisation (1) Provides/collects funds; (2) intention funds used for terrorist act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Federal overlap; Crimes Act reference
T1 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Terrorism offences Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Commonwealth Criminal Code Part 5.3 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Terrorist act as defined (1) Engages in terrorist act; (2) with intent to coerce/intimidate government/public Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Commonwealth jurisdiction primarily
T1 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Assist prisoner to escape Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 310C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Assists; (2) prisoner; (3) to escape lawful custody Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised manufacture of firearm Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 7A 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Manufacture without licence/permit (1) Manufactures firearm; (2) without authorisation Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Weapons & Firearms Firearms trafficking Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 51(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Trafficking quantity (1) Acquires/disposes; (2) firearm(s); (3) for financial/material gain Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Weapons & Firearms Serious firearms offences (aggravated/trafficking) Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 51A, 51BA, 51D 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Aggravated circumstances (1) Possesses/uses firearm; (2) aggravating circumstances (prohibited person, criminal group etc) Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) T2 applies to basic possession forms
T1 Weapons & Firearms Supply prohibited weapon (aggravated) Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 23(2), 25B(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Aggravated supply (1) Supplies prohibited weapon; (2) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Basic supply is T2
T1 Weapons & Firearms Manufacture prohibited weapon Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 24 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Manufactures; (2) prohibited weapon as defined Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Protection Assault, ill-treat, expose child (causing bodily harm or danger) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 43A 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Parental/carer responsibility (1) Assaults/ill-treats/exposes child; (2) under parental authority; (3) causes harm or danger Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Child Protection Child abuse material — transmit/publish/possess with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 91H(3), 91J 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Possesses/transmits/publishes; (2) child abuse material; (3) intent to disseminate Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Accessory after the fact to serious indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 347 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Principal offence is serious indictable (1) Receives/assists/maintains; (2) principal offender; (3) knowing offence committed; (4) intent to hinder arrest/conviction Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Conspiracy to commit indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 344A 2 yrs / 100 pu Same as substantive offence N/A Agreement between 2+ persons (1) Agreement; (2) two or more persons; (3) to commit indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Attempt to commit serious indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 344 2 yrs / 100 pu Same as substantive offence N/A (1) Attempt; (2) serious indictable offence; (3) overt act beyond mere preparation Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Kidnapping Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 86 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs / 20 yrs N/A Aggravated form 20 yrs (1) Takes/entices away; (2) against will; (3) intends to hold for ransom or harm Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Abduction / child stealing Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 90 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Takes/entices; (2) child under 16; (3) out of lawful possession Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Stalking or intimidation (with intent — domestic/personal violence) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) s 13 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Intent to cause fear of physical/mental harm (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) victim; (3) intention to cause fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Also listed in T2 for basic form; T1 where prosecution elects up
T1 Miscellaneous / Other Possess child-abuse material Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91H(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) child abuse material as defined in s 91FB Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
T2 Violence & Assault Common assault Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61 2 yrs / 50 pu 2 yrs N/A (1) Applies force/creates apprehension of force; (2) intentionally or recklessly; (3) without consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault occasioning actual bodily harm Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) occasioning ABH; (3) ABH = injury interfering with health/comfort Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault occasioning ABH (in company) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A In company (1) Assault occasions ABH; (2) in company of another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault during public disorder Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A During public disorder (1) Assault; (2) during public disorder Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault during public disorder — ABH Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59A(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A During public disorder; ABH caused (1) Assault ABH; (2) during public disorder Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Stalking (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 35A(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A No aggravating circumstances (1) Stalks; (2) without aggravation; (3) causes victim to apprehend danger Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Aggravated form is T1
T2 Violence & Assault Throw objects at vehicles (rocks etc) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 49A 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Throws rock/other dangerous article; (2) at vehicle; (3) likely to injure or cause accident Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Police pursuit — escape (1st / 2nd offence) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51B(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs / 5 yrs N/A 1st offence 3y; 2nd offence 5y (1) Drives to escape police; (2) police directing to stop; (3) creates risk to public safety Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Death/GBH form is T1
T2 Violence & Assault Assault with weapon Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 56 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Weapon used (1) Assaults; (2) using an offensive weapon or instrument Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault with intent to commit SIO or resist arrest Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 58 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) intends to commit SIO or resist/prevent arrest Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault police officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) officer in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Aggravated/GBH forms are T1
T2 Violence & Assault Stalk/intimidate police officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) police officer in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault law enforcement officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) law enforcement officer in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault law enforcement officer (basic stalk) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60A(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) law enforcement officer Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault corrections officer Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60AD(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Assaults; (2) corrections officer; (3) in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault other officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60AE(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Assaults; (2) prescribed officer; (3) in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault (general) — s 60B Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60B 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault at school (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60C 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A On school premises (1) Assaults; (2) on school premises; (3) during school hours Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault at school — enter with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60E(1)/(4) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Enter school premises with intent (1) Enters school; (2) for purpose of assaulting Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault emergency services worker (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60G(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) emergency services worker in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Assault AB with intent — minor provisions Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60AB 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) particular class of officer Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Violence & Assault Stalking / intimidation with intent to cause fear (CDPV Act) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) s 13 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Intent to cause fear (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) May also be T1 when prosecution elects indictment
T2 Sexual Offences Sexual touching (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KC 2 yrs / 50 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Intentional sexual touching; (2) without consent; (3) knowing of non-consent or reckless Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
T2 Sexual Offences Sexual act (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KE 2 yrs / 100 pu 18 mths N/A (1) Sexual act; (2) without consent or with person under 16 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Sexual Offences Sexual act (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KF 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance (1) Sexual act; (2) aggravating circumstance present Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Sexual Offences Indecent assault (repealed — pre-1.12.18) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61L 2 yrs / 50 pu 5 yrs N/A Pre-1 December 2018 offences only (1) Assaults; (2) indecently; (3) without consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Repealed 1 December 2018; summary cap 50 pu
T2 Sexual Offences Act of indecency (repealed — pre-1.12.18) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 61N, 61O(1)/(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs / 18m / 5y / 3y N/A Pre-1 December 2018 offences only (1) Act of indecency; (2) with/towards another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Repealed 1 December 2018
T2 Child Sexual Offences Sexual act with child 10–16 (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DD 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A Victim aged 10–under 16 (1) Sexual act; (2) victim aged 10 to under 16 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Child Sexual Offences Sexual act with child 10–16 (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DE 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance; victim 10–16 (1) Sexual act; (2) victim 10–under 16; (3) aggravating circumstance Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Child Sexual Offences Grooming — person under special authority (basic/aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 66EC(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 6 yrs N/A Child under special authority (1) Grooms; (2) child under authority; (3) for unlawful sexual activity; (4) basic 5y / aggravated 6y Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Child Sexual Offences Sexual touching — young person under special care Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 73A(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 4 yrs / 2 yrs N/A 16–18 and special care relationship (1) Sexual touching; (2) 16–under 18; (3) special care relationship; (4) basic 2y / aggravated 4y Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Record intimate image without consent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91P 2 yrs / 50 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Records intimate image; (2) without consent; (3) no reasonable belief of consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
T2 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Distribute intimate image without consent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91Q 2 yrs / 50 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Distributes intimate image; (2) without consent; (3) no reasonable belief of consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
T2 Voyeurism & Intimate Images Threaten to record/distribute intimate image Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 91R(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 50 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Threatens; (2) to record or distribute intimate image Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Larceny (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 117 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value does not exceed $5,000 (1) Fraudulently takes; (2) property of another; (3) without consent; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Value > $5,000 = Table 1
T2 Stealing & Larceny Larceny as bailee (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 125 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Bailee; value ≤ $5,000 (1) Bailee; (2) fraudulently takes bailed property; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Take conveyance without consent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154A 2 yrs / 50 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Takes; (2) conveyance (motor vehicle, vessel etc); (3) without consent of owner Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Stealing from employer (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 156, 158 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Employee relationship; value ≤ $5,000 (1) Clerk/servant; (2) steals money/property; (3) belonging to employer; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Obtaining money by false pretences (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 179, 184 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Obtains property; (2) by false pretence; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Receiving stolen property (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 188 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Receives; (2) stolen goods; (3) knowingly; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Larceny — various forms (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 3B, 94(b), 126, 131–133, 139–140, 148, 150–152 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies by section N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Larceny-related act; (2) specific circumstances per section; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Multiple sections under CPA Sch 1 T2
T2 Stealing & Larceny Embezzlement (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 156–160 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Employee; (2) embezzles property; (3) of employer; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Deception offences (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 178A, 178B, 178BA, 178BB, 178C 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Obtains by deception; (2) specific deceptive act; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Proceeds of crime — receiving (s 193B(3)) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193B(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Receives; (2) property that is proceeds of crime; (3) reckless as to that fact Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Stealing & Larceny Concealing proceeds (various) / Money laundering (minor) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 193C, 195 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Engages in dealing; (2) property proceeds of crime; (3) lesser culpability form Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Break & Enter Possess housebreaking / safe-breaking implements Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 114(1)(b) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) implement adapted for/intended for housebreaking/safe-breaking; (3) without lawful excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Make/possess equipment for false documents (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 256(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 / knowing use intended (1) Makes/possesses; (2) equipment/device; (3) for making false documents; (3) knowing to be used for false doc Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Value > $5,000 is T1
T2 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess equipment to make identification documents Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192L 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Intent to produce false ID (1) Possesses; (2) equipment; (3) to make identification document; (4) without lawful excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Identity fraud — misuse (minor provision) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192P 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Uses/possesses; (2) identification information; (3) without consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Vehicle identification — make/use/interfere with unique identifiers Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154H 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Makes/uses/interferes; (2) vehicle identifier (VIN, engine number etc) Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess vehicle with interfered identifier Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154I 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses vehicle; (2) unique identifier has been interfered with Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess vehicle identification plate not attached to vehicle Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154J 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) vehicle identification plate; (3) not attached to vehicle it belongs to Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Corruption & Blackmail Corrupt practices / bribery (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 300, 301, 302 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Corruptly gives/accepts; (2) benefit; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Value > $5,000 = T1
T2 Corruption & Blackmail Corruptly influencing person (minor/lower value) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 249D / 249E 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs / 7 yrs N/A Aiding offence or lower value (1) Aids/abets corrupt act; (2) corruptly provides benefit Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Money Laundering Criminal assets — dealing (minor s 193C) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Deals with; (2) proceeds of crime; (3) lesser fault element Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Money Laundering Criminal Assets Recovery — assistance Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 42 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Assisting in concealment (1) Assists; (2) in concealing/disposing of; (3) property subject to restraint Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990 (NSW)
T2 Money Laundering Confiscation of proceeds — assistance Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 67C 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assists; (2) to defeat confiscation order Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Confiscation of Proceeds of Crime Act 1989 (NSW)
T2 Drug Offences Possess prohibited drug (≤ small quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 10(1) (≤ small quantity) 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A Quantity ≤ small quantity for the drug (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited drug; (3) ≤ small quantity Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Drug Offences Supply prohibited drug (≤ small quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 30(1) (≤ small quantity) 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A ≤ small quantity (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited drug; (3) ≤ small quantity Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Property Damage & Arson Malicious damage (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 195(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Destroys/damages; (2) property of another; (3) maliciously; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Property Damage & Arson Intentional or reckless damage by fire (Rural Fires Act — basic) Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW) ss 100(1)/(1B) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Not during total fire ban; basic offence (1) Lights/uses fire; (2) in/near bush; (3) causes damage Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) T2 for basic forms; aggravated may be T1
T2 Public Disorder Obscene material — publish/transmit Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 578C(2A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Publishes/transmits; (2) obscene material; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Public Disorder Possess explosive in public place Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93FA(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Public place (1) Possesses; (2) explosive substance; (3) in a public place; (4) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Public Disorder Supply/make explosive (minor) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93FA(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Supplies/makes; (2) explosive; (3) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Public Disorder Consorting with convicted offenders Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93X 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Two or more convicted offenders (1) Consorts with; (2) two or more convicted offenders; (3) habitually; (4) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Public Justice Offences AVO breach — contravene (aggravated forms) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) ss 14(1A)/(1C) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Aggravated contravention (1) Contravenes AVO; (2) while committing assault or other offence Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Basic contravention is a summary offence
T2 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Participate in criminal group (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93IK(1) / s 93T(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Participates; (2) in criminal group; (3) knowing it is a criminal group Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Directing group = T1
T2 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Receive material benefit from criminal group Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93TA 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Receives; (2) material benefit; (3) from criminal group Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Criminal Groups & Terrorism Terrorism — high-risk offenders (monitoring/supervision breach) Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 (NSW) ss 30, 59F(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Subject to supervision order (1) Contravenes; (2) high risk offender supervision order; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Criminal Groups & Terrorism High-risk violent offender (monitoring/supervision breach) Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW) s 12 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 500 pu N/A Subject to supervision order (1) Contravenes; (2) supervision order; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) 500 pu alternative to imprisonment
T2 Weapons & Firearms Possess loaded firearm in public place Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93G 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Loaded; in public place (1) Possesses; (2) loaded firearm; (3) in a public place; (4) without lawful excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Trespass with firearm Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 93H(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs / 5 yrs N/A (1) Enters/remains; (2) premises; (3) with firearm; (4) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Possess unregistered firearm in public place Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93I 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs / 10 yrs N/A Unregistered; public place (1) Possesses; (2) unregistered firearm; (3) in public place Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Possess firearm without licence/permit (basic) Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 7 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses firearm; (2) without licence/permit authorising possession Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised possession of prohibited firearm Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 7A 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Prohibited firearm (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited firearm; (3) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Acquire firearm — not authorised Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 50 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Acquires; (2) firearm; (3) without licence/permit Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Supply/dispose firearm not authorised Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 50A(1), 50AA 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs / 5 yrs N/A (1) Supplies/disposes; (2) firearm; (3) to unauthorised person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Possess unregistered firearm (general) Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 36 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) unregistered firearm Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised use of firearm Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 43 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Uses; (2) firearm; (3) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised possession/use of prohibited weapon Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 7 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A (1) Possesses/uses; (2) prohibited weapon; (3) without permit Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Supply prohibited weapon (basic) Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 20 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited weapon; (3) to another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Aggravated form is T1
T2 Weapons & Firearms Possess prohibited weapon in public place Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 23(1), 23A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A In public place (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited weapon; (3) in public place Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Carry knife in public / school Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 25A(1), 25B(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 4 yrs / 2 yrs N/A Public place or school (1) Carries knife; (2) in public place (4y) or school (2y); (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Knife related — purchase for minor / supply at school Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 25D, 31 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A (1) Purchases knife for minor or supplies at school Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Traffic/deal in prohibited weapons Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 34 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Traffics/deals; (2) in prohibited weapons Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Firearm — breach of safekeeping/storage Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 51(1)/(2), 51BA 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs / 5 yrs N/A (1) Fails to comply; (2) storage/safekeeping requirements Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Weapons & Firearms Firearm — miscellaneous offences Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 44A, 50B, 51D(1), 51E, 51F, 51H, 51I, 58(2), 62–66, 70–72, 74 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Specific conditions per section (1) Breach of specific Firearms Act provision Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Multiple sections; refer to FA for specifics
T2 Child Protection Contravene child protection prohibition order Child Protection (Offenders Prohibition Orders) Act 2004 (NSW) s 13 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Subject to prohibition order (1) Contravenes; (2) child protection prohibition order; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Child Protection Fail to comply — child offender registration obligations Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (NSW) ss 17, 18, 19E 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Subject to registration (1) Fails to comply; (2) reporting/registration obligations; (3) registered child offender Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Child Protection Conversion practices on children Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 (NSW) s 6 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Conduct directed at child (1) Engages in conversion practice; (2) against a child; (3) causing harm Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) New 2024 offence
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Surveillance devices — unlawful use (Parts 2 and 5, excl s 40(2)) Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) Parts 2, 5 (excl s 40(2)) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Uses/installs; (2) surveillance device; (3) without warrant/consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Electoral offences Electoral Act 2017 (NSW) ss 95, 128, 160, 209, 210, 212 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Election period (1) Engages in corrupt electoral conduct; (2) specific section breach Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Controlled operations — participant misconduct Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act 1997 (NSW) s 20R(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Participant in controlled operation (1) Participant; (2) exceeds authority; (3) induces offence Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Lien on crops/wool — breach Liens on Crops and Wool Act 1898 (NSW) ss 10, 20 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Breaches lien obligations under the Act Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Fisheries — take fish in prohibited area Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW) s 21B 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Takes fish; (2) in prohibited area or manner Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Conveyancers — fraud/dishonesty (value ≤ $5,000) Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003 (NSW) ss 152, 153 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Amount ≤ $5,000 (1) Dishonest dealing; (2) by licensed conveyancer; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Property/stock agents — fraud/dishonesty (value ≤ $5,000) Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 (NSW) ss 211, 212 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Amount ≤ $5,000 (1) Dishonest dealing; (2) by licensee; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Restricted premises — enter/remain Restricted Premises Act 1943 (NSW) ss 8(2A), 9(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Premises subject to restriction order (1) Enters/remains; (2) on restricted premises; (3) contrary to order Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Health services — offence (patient care context) Health Services Act 1997 (NSW) s 67J(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Contravenes; (2) health services obligation under the Act Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Community gaming — unlawful conduct Community Gaming Act 2018 (NSW) ss 14, 16 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Conducts unlawful community gaming; (2) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Companion animals — dangerous dog attack Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW) ss 16(1AB)/(1A), 17(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Restricted/dangerous dog (1) Allows restricted/dangerous dog; (2) to attack/bite person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Poisons/therapeutic goods — unlawful manufacture/supply Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) ss 20(1), 21(3), 21(5) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Manufactures/supplies; (2) restricted substance/therapeutic good; (3) without authority Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Superseded in part by Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Medicines, poisons & therapeutic goods — unlawful acts Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 (NSW) ss 85B(1), 85C(3), 85C(5) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Contravenes; (2) prohibition on possession/supply/manufacture; (3) without authority Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Successor to Poisons Act 1966
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Mining — unlawful mining/theft of minerals (value < $5,000) Mining Act 1992 (NSW) Div 2 Pt 2 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Value < $5,000 (1) Takes/mines minerals; (2) without title/authorisation; (3) value < $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Petroleum (onshore) — unlawful act (value < $5,000) Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 (NSW) s 7 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Value < $5,000 (1) Explores/produces petroleum; (2) without authorisation; (3) value < $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Pipelines — unlawful interference (individual) Pipelines Act 1967 (NSW) s 63 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Individual offender (1) Interferes with; (2) pipeline infrastructure; (3) without authority Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Electricity supply — interference (individual) Electricity Supply Act 1995 (NSW) s 65 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Individual offender (1) Unlawfully interferes with; (2) electricity supply infrastructure Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Gas supply — interference (individual) Gas Supply Act 1996 (NSW) s 66 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Individual offender (1) Unlawfully interferes with; (2) gas supply infrastructure Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
T2 Miscellaneous / Other Law enforcement — LEPR Act breach Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) Act 2010 (NSW) ss 80O, 76AO 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Contravenes; (2) assumed identity obligations under the Act Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Ref to LEPR Act 2002 in source
No matching offences found.
Category Offence Name Legislation Section(s) Summary Penalty (Max) Indictment Penalty (Max) SNPP (yrs) Threshold / Condition Key Elements of Proof Election Right Notes
Violence & Assault Wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 33(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Wounding or causing GBH; (2) intent to cause GBH; (3) accused did the act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Serious personal violence offence
Violence & Assault Malicious wounding or GBH Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 35(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs / 10 yrs (in company) N/A (1) Wounding/causing GBH; (2) maliciously; (3) without lawful excuse Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 35(1) wounding; s 35(2) GBH
Violence & Assault Causing GBH with intent to resist arrest Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 33B 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Causes GBH; (2) intent to resist/prevent lawful arrest Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Assault with intent to rob Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 94 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) intent to rob; (3) put victim in fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Robbery Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 94 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs 4 (1) Steals; (2) immediately before/after uses force/puts in fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Robbery with wounding Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 96 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Robs; (2) wounds or uses personal violence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Robbery in company with arms Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 97(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Robs; (2) in company or armed Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Attempted robbery with arms Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 97(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A (1) Attempts to rob; (2) armed or in company Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Assault causing grievous bodily harm (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 33(1)(b) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) causes GBH; (3) aggravating circumstances Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Attempted murder Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 27 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Attempt; (2) intent to kill; (3) overt act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Inflict grievous bodily harm Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 54 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Inflicts GBH; (2) without lawful justification Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61K 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) intent to have sexual intercourse Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Assaults & unlawfully wound – police officer / correctional officer (aggravated/special occasion) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60(2)/(3), 60A(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 12 yrs / 14 yrs N/A (1) Assault/wound; (2) victim is officer; (3) during execution of duty; (4) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Higher penalty tiers under ss 60/60A
Violence & Assault Assault causing death (not intending to cause death or GBH) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 25A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) assault causes death; (3) not intending death/GBH Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Assault causing death while intoxicated Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 25B(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Accused intoxicated at time (1) Assault; (2) causes death; (3) accused intoxicated Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Violence & Assault Stalking (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 35A(3)/(4) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstances apply (1) Stalks; (2) aggravating feature present Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Non-aggravated form is T2
Violence & Assault Intimidation with intent to cause fear of personal violence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 545B 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Intimidates; (2) intent to cause fear of personal violence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Sexual Offences Sexual assault (rape) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61I 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs 7 (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) no consent; (3) knows of non-consent or reckless Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual assault Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61J 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs 10 Aggravating circumstance under s 61J(2) (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) no consent; (3) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual assault in company Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61JA 2 yrs / 100 pu Life / 20 yrs N/A In company or deprives of liberty (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) no consent; (3) in company or deprives of liberty Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Sexual Offences Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61K 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) intent to have sexual intercourse with victim Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Sexual Offences Aggravated indecent assault (repealed – pre-1.12.18) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61M 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs / 10 yrs N/A Pre-1 December 2018 offences only (1) Indecent assault; (2) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Repealed 1.12.18; new offences under Pt 3 Div 10A
Sexual Offences Sexual touching (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KD 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Aggravating factor under s 61KD (1) Sexual touching; (2) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Sexual Offences Attempt to commit sexual assault Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61P 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Attempt; (2) intent to commit sexual assault Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual assault of a child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66A 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Victim under 10 yrs (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim under 10; (3) accused not under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Attempt sexual assault child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66B 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Victim under 10 yrs (1) Attempt; (2) victim under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual assault of a child 10–16 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs / 14 yrs N/A Victim aged 10–16 (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim 10–under 16; aggravated form 14y Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Attempt sexual assault child 10–16 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66D 2 yrs / 100 pu 8 yrs N/A Victim aged 10–16 (1) Attempt sexual intercourse; (2) victim aged 10–under 16 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual assault child under 10 (in company) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66A / s 66B 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A In company or special circumstances (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim under 10; (3) in company/aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual touching of child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DA 2 yrs / 100 pu 16 yrs N/A Victim under 10 (1) Sexual touching; (2) victim under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual touching child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DB 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance; victim under 10 (1) Sexual touching; (2) under 10; (3) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual act with child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DC 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Victim under 10 (1) Sexual act; (2) victim under 10 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Aggravated sexual act child under 10 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DD 2 yrs / 100 pu 12 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance; victim under 10 (1) Sexual act; (2) under 10; (3) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Persistent sexual abuse of child under 16 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66EA 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Three or more occasions (1) Three or more sexual acts; (2) victim under 16; (3) pattern of conduct Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Child grooming offences Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 66EB, 66EC 2 yrs / 100 pu 12 yrs / 6 yrs N/A (1) Intentional grooming; (2) victim under 16 (or under authority); (3) intent to engage in sexual activity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) T2 applies to ss 66EC lower forms
Child Sexual Offences Produce/disseminate/possess child abuse material Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 91H, 91J 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Produces/disseminates/possesses; (2) child abuse material as defined Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual intercourse – young person under special care Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 73 2 yrs / 100 pu 8 yrs N/A Victim under special care relationship (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) victim 16–under 18 in special care Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 73A (sexual touching) is T2
Child Sexual Offences Sexual touching – young person under special care (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 73A(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 6 yrs N/A Aggravated form of special care offence (1) Sexual touching; (2) special care relationship; (3) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Non-aggravated form is T2
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Voyeurism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91I 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Observation/filming of victim; (2) in private act; (3) for sexual arousal/gratification Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Aggravated voyeurism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91J 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance present (1) Voyeurism; (2) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Install device for voyeurism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91K 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Installs device; (2) for purposes of observing private act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Distribute intimate image without consent (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91Q (aggravated) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance (1) Distributes intimate image; (2) no consent; (3) aggravating factor Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Non-aggravated s 91Q is T2
Stealing & Larceny Larceny (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 117 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Fraudulently takes and carries away; (2) property of another; (3) without consent; (4) intent to permanently deprive Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Value ≤ $5,000 = Table 2
Stealing & Larceny Larceny by bailee (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 125 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Bailee; (2) fraudulently takes property bailed to them Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Stealing & Larceny Receiving stolen property (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 188 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Receives stolen goods; (2) knows goods stolen Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Stealing & Larceny Embezzlement (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 156 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Clerk/servant; (2) embezzles; (3) money/property of employer Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Stealing & Larceny False pretences / obtain by deception (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 179, 184 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Obtains property; (2) by false pretence/deceit; (3) property of another Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Stealing & Larceny Stealing from person Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 94 (partial) / s 117 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Theft from a person directly (1) Larceny; (2) from person of victim Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Stealing & Larceny Larceny as a clerk/servant (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 156 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Employee relationship; value > $5,000 (1) Clerk/servant; (2) steals from employer Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Stealing & Larceny Obtaining money etc by deception (Fraud > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192E 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Obtains benefit; (2) by deception; (3) intends to defraud Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Break & Enter Break, enter and commit serious indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 112(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs 5 (1) Breaks and enters; (2) dwelling house; (3) commits serious indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Break & Enter Break, enter and commit (aggravated/special occasion) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 112(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 25 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance / special occasion (1) Breaks and enters; (2) with aggravating factor or special occasion Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Break & Enter Being armed with intent to commit indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 114(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Armed with offensive weapon; (2) intent to commit indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Break & Enter Enter dwelling house with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 111 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Enters; (2) dwelling house; (3) intent to commit serious indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Break & Enter Aggravated break and enter (occasions actual bodily harm) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 112 (aggravated) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Causes ABH or GBH (1) Breaks and enters; (2) occasions ABH or causes GBH Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Robbery & Extortion Extortion Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 249K, 249L 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Demands with menaces; (2) unwarranted demand; (3) intent to gain benefit or cause loss Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Robbery & Extortion Demanding property with menaces (with intent to steal) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 99 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Demands property; (2) menaces; (3) intent to steal Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Robbery & Extortion Blackmail Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 249K 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Makes unwarranted demand; (2) with menaces; (3) purpose of gain/loss Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Fraud (obtaining financial advantage by deception) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192E 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 for T1 (1) Obtains financial advantage; (2) by deception; (3) for self or another Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Value ≤ $5,000 may be T2
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Forgery Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 253 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Makes false document; (2) intends it to be used as genuine Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Using forged document Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 254 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Uses; (2) document known to be false; (3) with intent to defraud Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess forged document Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 255 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Possesses forged document; (2) knowing it forged; (3) intent to use or defraud Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Make/possess false instrument Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 300 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 (T1); ≤ $5,000 may be T2 (1) Makes false instrument; (2) with intent Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Identity fraud — misuse of identity information Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192J 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Deals in identification information; (2) intent to commit/facilitate indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess identity information to commit indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192K 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Possesses identification information; (2) intent to commit indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Make/possess equipment for false documents (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 256 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 (1) Makes/possesses; (2) equipment for making false documents; (3) knowing use intended Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 256(2)/(3) ≤ $5,000 is T2
Corruption & Blackmail Corrupt practices / bribery (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 300, 301, 302 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Value exceeds $5,000 (1) Corruptly gives/offers/receives; (2) corrupt benefit Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) ss 300/301/302 ≤ $5,000 = T2
Corruption & Blackmail Corruptly influencing public official Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 249B 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Corruptly; (2) benefits a public official; (3) influence exercise of functions Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Money Laundering Dealing with proceeds of crime Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193B 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / 15 yrs N/A (1) Deals with property; (2) property is proceeds of crime; (3) knows/suspects Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) s 193B(1) 20y; s 193B(2) 15y; s 193B(3) T2
Money Laundering Harbouring proceeds of crime Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Receives/assists; (2) property from proceeds of crime Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Money Laundering Money laundering Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193E 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A (1) Engages in transactions; (2) value of property; (3) property proceeds of crime Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Drug Offences Supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 25(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / life N/A Commercial or large commercial quantity (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited drug; (3) at commercial/large commercial quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Drug Offences Supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 25(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A Traffickable quantity (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited drug; (3) at or above traffickable quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Drug Offences Manufacture prohibited drug (commercial quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 24 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / life N/A Commercial or large commercial quantity (1) Manufactures; (2) prohibited drug; (3) commercial/large commercial quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Drug Offences Cultivation of cannabis (indictable) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 23 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs / 15 yrs N/A Cultivates more than small quantity (1) Cultivates prohibited plant; (2) at/above traffickable quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Drug Offences Possess prohibited drug (large commercial quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 10(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs / life N/A Large commercial quantity (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited drug; (3) large commercial quantity Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Property Damage & Arson Malicious damage by fire (arson) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 195(1)(b) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Damage by fire or explosives (1) Destroys/damages; (2) property; (3) by fire or explosive; (4) maliciously Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Property Damage & Arson Arson — destroy dwelling house Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 196 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Dwelling house involved (1) Sets fire to; (2) dwelling house/building; (3) with intent Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Property Damage & Arson Malicious damage to property (value > $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 195(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value > $5,000 (1) Destroys/damages; (2) property of another; (3) maliciously; (4) value > $5,000 Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Property Damage & Arson Cause bushfire Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 203E 2 yrs / 100 pu 21 yrs N/A (1) Intentionally/recklessly causes fire; (2) spreads to property Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Property Damage & Arson Threat to damage property / destroy building Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 199 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Threatens; (2) to destroy/damage property of another Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Disorder Riot Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93B 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A 12 or more persons (1) 12+ persons; (2) use/threaten unlawful violence; (3) for common purpose Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Disorder Affray Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Uses/threatens unlawful violence; (2) causes person of reasonable firmness to fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Disorder Violent disorder Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93A 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A 3 or more persons (1) 3+ persons use/threaten violence; (2) causing reasonable person fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Disorder Throw dangerous article at aircraft/vessel Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 49A 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Aircraft or vessel involved (1) Throws dangerous article; (2) at aircraft/vessel; (3) likely to endanger safety Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Driving & Navigation Offences Dangerous driving occasioning death Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 52A(1)/(3) 18 mths / 100 pu 10 yrs / 14 yrs N/A Death caused; s 52A(3) aggravated (1) Drives motor vehicle; (2) at dangerous speed/manner; (3) causes death Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Summary cap 18 months under CPA s 27
Driving & Navigation Offences Dangerous driving occasioning GBH Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 52A(2)/(4) 18 mths / 100 pu 7 yrs / 11 yrs N/A GBH caused; s 52A(4) aggravated (1) Drives dangerously; (2) causes GBH Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Summary cap 18 months under CPA s 27
Driving & Navigation Offences Predatory driving Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51A 18 mths / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Causes apprehension of danger (1) Uses vehicle to cause apprehension; (2) menaces another vehicle/pedestrian Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Summary cap 18 months under CPA s 27
Driving & Navigation Offences Police pursuit — grievous bodily harm or death Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51B(2)/(3) 18 mths / 100 pu 10 yrs / 14 yrs N/A GBH or death caused (1) Drives to escape police; (2) causes GBH or death Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Basic s 51B is T2; death/GBH form is T1
Driving & Navigation Offences Menacing driving Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 53 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Drives; (2) in a menacing manner; (3) intentionally or recklessly Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Driving & Navigation Offences Street racing (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Participates in race/speed trial; (2) on road; (3) not authorised Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Justice Offences Perverting the course of justice Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 319 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Act/omission; (2) intent to pervert; (3) course of justice Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Justice Offences Perjury Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 327 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Makes false statement; (2) under oath/affirmation; (3) in judicial proceeding; (4) materiality Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Justice Offences Subornation of perjury Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 328 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Induces another; (2) to commit perjury Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Justice Offences Compounding/concealing serious offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 316 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 2 yrs N/A (1) Conceals serious indictable offence; (2) for personal gain/without reasonable excuse Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Justice Offences Escape from lawful custody Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 310D 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Escapes; (2) from lawful custody Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Public Justice Offences Contempt — threatening/assaulting juror Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 320 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Threatens/assaults; (2) juror; (3) in relation to verdict Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Directing activities of criminal group Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93T(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 15 yrs N/A Directs group (1) Directs; (2) criminal group; (3) knowing it is a criminal group Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Financing terrorism Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 101A (Cth – via s 474B CA) 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Terrorist act or organisation (1) Provides/collects funds; (2) intention funds used for terrorist act Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Federal overlap; Crimes Act reference
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Terrorism offences Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Commonwealth Criminal Code Part 5.3 2 yrs / 100 pu Life N/A Terrorist act as defined (1) Engages in terrorist act; (2) with intent to coerce/intimidate government/public Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Commonwealth jurisdiction primarily
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Assist prisoner to escape Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 310C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Assists; (2) prisoner; (3) to escape lawful custody Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised manufacture of firearm Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 7A 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Manufacture without licence/permit (1) Manufactures firearm; (2) without authorisation Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Weapons & Firearms Firearms trafficking Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 51(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Trafficking quantity (1) Acquires/disposes; (2) firearm(s); (3) for financial/material gain Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Weapons & Firearms Serious firearms offences (aggravated/trafficking) Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 51A, 51BA, 51D 2 yrs / 100 pu 20 yrs N/A Aggravated circumstances (1) Possesses/uses firearm; (2) aggravating circumstances (prohibited person, criminal group etc) Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) T2 applies to basic possession forms
Weapons & Firearms Supply prohibited weapon (aggravated) Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 23(2), 25B(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Aggravated supply (1) Supplies prohibited weapon; (2) aggravating circumstance Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Basic supply is T2
Weapons & Firearms Manufacture prohibited weapon Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 24 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Manufactures; (2) prohibited weapon as defined Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Protection Assault, ill-treat, expose child (causing bodily harm or danger) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 43A 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Parental/carer responsibility (1) Assaults/ill-treats/exposes child; (2) under parental authority; (3) causes harm or danger Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Child Protection Child abuse material — transmit/publish/possess with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 91H(3), 91J 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Possesses/transmits/publishes; (2) child abuse material; (3) intent to disseminate Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Miscellaneous / Other Accessory after the fact to serious indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 347 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Principal offence is serious indictable (1) Receives/assists/maintains; (2) principal offender; (3) knowing offence committed; (4) intent to hinder arrest/conviction Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Miscellaneous / Other Conspiracy to commit indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 344A 2 yrs / 100 pu Same as substantive offence N/A Agreement between 2+ persons (1) Agreement; (2) two or more persons; (3) to commit indictable offence Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Miscellaneous / Other Attempt to commit serious indictable offence Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 344 2 yrs / 100 pu Same as substantive offence N/A (1) Attempt; (2) serious indictable offence; (3) overt act beyond mere preparation Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Miscellaneous / Other Kidnapping Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 86 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs / 20 yrs N/A Aggravated form 20 yrs (1) Takes/entices away; (2) against will; (3) intends to hold for ransom or harm Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Miscellaneous / Other Abduction / child stealing Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 90 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A (1) Takes/entices; (2) child under 16; (3) out of lawful possession Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
Miscellaneous / Other Stalking or intimidation (with intent — domestic/personal violence) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) s 13 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Intent to cause fear of physical/mental harm (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) victim; (3) intention to cause fear Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20) Also listed in T2 for basic form; T1 where prosecution elects up
Miscellaneous / Other Possess child-abuse material Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91H(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) child abuse material as defined in s 91FB Both prosecution and accused may elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 20)
No matching offences found.
Category Offence Name Legislation Section(s) Summary Penalty (Max) Indictment Penalty (Max) SNPP (yrs) Threshold / Condition Key Elements of Proof Election Right Notes
Violence & Assault Common assault Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61 2 yrs / 50 pu 2 yrs N/A (1) Applies force/creates apprehension of force; (2) intentionally or recklessly; (3) without consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
Violence & Assault Assault occasioning actual bodily harm Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) occasioning ABH; (3) ABH = injury interfering with health/comfort Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault occasioning ABH (in company) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A In company (1) Assault occasions ABH; (2) in company of another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault during public disorder Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A During public disorder (1) Assault; (2) during public disorder Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault during public disorder — ABH Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 59A(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A During public disorder; ABH caused (1) Assault ABH; (2) during public disorder Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Stalking (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 35A(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A No aggravating circumstances (1) Stalks; (2) without aggravation; (3) causes victim to apprehend danger Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Aggravated form is T1
Violence & Assault Throw objects at vehicles (rocks etc) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 49A 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Throws rock/other dangerous article; (2) at vehicle; (3) likely to injure or cause accident Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Police pursuit — escape (1st / 2nd offence) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 51B(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs / 5 yrs N/A 1st offence 3y; 2nd offence 5y (1) Drives to escape police; (2) police directing to stop; (3) creates risk to public safety Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Death/GBH form is T1
Violence & Assault Assault with weapon Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 56 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Weapon used (1) Assaults; (2) using an offensive weapon or instrument Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault with intent to commit SIO or resist arrest Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 58 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) intends to commit SIO or resist/prevent arrest Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault police officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) officer in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Aggravated/GBH forms are T1
Violence & Assault Stalk/intimidate police officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) police officer in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault law enforcement officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) law enforcement officer in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault law enforcement officer (basic stalk) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60A(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) law enforcement officer Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault corrections officer Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60AD(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Assaults; (2) corrections officer; (3) in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault other officer (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60AE(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Assaults; (2) prescribed officer; (3) in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault (general) — s 60B Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60B 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault at school (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60C 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A On school premises (1) Assaults; (2) on school premises; (3) during school hours Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault at school — enter with intent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 60E(1)/(4) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Enter school premises with intent (1) Enters school; (2) for purpose of assaulting Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault emergency services worker (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60G(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assaults; (2) emergency services worker in execution of duty Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Assault AB with intent — minor provisions Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 60AB 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assault; (2) particular class of officer Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Violence & Assault Stalking / intimidation with intent to cause fear (CDPV Act) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) s 13 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Intent to cause fear (1) Stalks/intimidates; (2) intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) May also be T1 when prosecution elects indictment
Sexual Offences Sexual touching (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KC 2 yrs / 50 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Intentional sexual touching; (2) without consent; (3) knowing of non-consent or reckless Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
Sexual Offences Sexual act (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KE 2 yrs / 100 pu 18 mths N/A (1) Sexual act; (2) without consent or with person under 16 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Sexual Offences Sexual act (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61KF 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance (1) Sexual act; (2) aggravating circumstance present Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Sexual Offences Indecent assault (repealed — pre-1.12.18) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 61L 2 yrs / 50 pu 5 yrs N/A Pre-1 December 2018 offences only (1) Assaults; (2) indecently; (3) without consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Repealed 1 December 2018; summary cap 50 pu
Sexual Offences Act of indecency (repealed — pre-1.12.18) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 61N, 61O(1)/(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs / 18m / 5y / 3y N/A Pre-1 December 2018 offences only (1) Act of indecency; (2) with/towards another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Repealed 1 December 2018
Child Sexual Offences Sexual act with child 10–16 (non-aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DD 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A Victim aged 10–under 16 (1) Sexual act; (2) victim aged 10 to under 16 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual act with child 10–16 (aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 66DE 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Aggravating circumstance; victim 10–16 (1) Sexual act; (2) victim 10–under 16; (3) aggravating circumstance Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Child Sexual Offences Grooming — person under special authority (basic/aggravated) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 66EC(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 6 yrs N/A Child under special authority (1) Grooms; (2) child under authority; (3) for unlawful sexual activity; (4) basic 5y / aggravated 6y Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Child Sexual Offences Sexual touching — young person under special care Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 73A(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 4 yrs / 2 yrs N/A 16–18 and special care relationship (1) Sexual touching; (2) 16–under 18; (3) special care relationship; (4) basic 2y / aggravated 4y Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Record intimate image without consent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91P 2 yrs / 50 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Records intimate image; (2) without consent; (3) no reasonable belief of consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Distribute intimate image without consent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91Q 2 yrs / 50 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Distributes intimate image; (2) without consent; (3) no reasonable belief of consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
Voyeurism & Intimate Images Threaten to record/distribute intimate image Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 91R(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 50 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Threatens; (2) to record or distribute intimate image Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
Stealing & Larceny Larceny (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 117 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value does not exceed $5,000 (1) Fraudulently takes; (2) property of another; (3) without consent; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Value > $5,000 = Table 1
Stealing & Larceny Larceny as bailee (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 125 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Bailee; value ≤ $5,000 (1) Bailee; (2) fraudulently takes bailed property; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Take conveyance without consent Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154A 2 yrs / 50 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Takes; (2) conveyance (motor vehicle, vessel etc); (3) without consent of owner Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Summary cap 50 pu under CPA s 28(2)
Stealing & Larceny Stealing from employer (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 156, 158 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Employee relationship; value ≤ $5,000 (1) Clerk/servant; (2) steals money/property; (3) belonging to employer; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Obtaining money by false pretences (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 179, 184 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Obtains property; (2) by false pretence; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Receiving stolen property (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 188 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Receives; (2) stolen goods; (3) knowingly; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Larceny — various forms (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 3B, 94(b), 126, 131–133, 139–140, 148, 150–152 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies by section N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Larceny-related act; (2) specific circumstances per section; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Multiple sections under CPA Sch 1 T2
Stealing & Larceny Embezzlement (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 156–160 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Employee; (2) embezzles property; (3) of employer; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Deception offences (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 178A, 178B, 178BA, 178BB, 178C 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Obtains by deception; (2) specific deceptive act; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Proceeds of crime — receiving (s 193B(3)) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193B(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Receives; (2) property that is proceeds of crime; (3) reckless as to that fact Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Stealing & Larceny Concealing proceeds (various) / Money laundering (minor) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 193C, 195 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Engages in dealing; (2) property proceeds of crime; (3) lesser culpability form Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Break & Enter Possess housebreaking / safe-breaking implements Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 114(1)(b) 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) implement adapted for/intended for housebreaking/safe-breaking; (3) without lawful excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Make/possess equipment for false documents (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 256(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 / knowing use intended (1) Makes/possesses; (2) equipment/device; (3) for making false documents; (3) knowing to be used for false doc Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Value > $5,000 is T1
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess equipment to make identification documents Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192L 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Intent to produce false ID (1) Possesses; (2) equipment; (3) to make identification document; (4) without lawful excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Identity fraud — misuse (minor provision) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 192P 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Uses/possesses; (2) identification information; (3) without consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Vehicle identification — make/use/interfere with unique identifiers Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154H 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A (1) Makes/uses/interferes; (2) vehicle identifier (VIN, engine number etc) Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess vehicle with interfered identifier Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154I 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses vehicle; (2) unique identifier has been interfered with Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Fraud, Forgery & Identity Possess vehicle identification plate not attached to vehicle Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 154J 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) vehicle identification plate; (3) not attached to vehicle it belongs to Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Corruption & Blackmail Corrupt practices / bribery (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 300, 301, 302 2 yrs / 100 pu 7 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Corruptly gives/accepts; (2) benefit; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Value > $5,000 = T1
Corruption & Blackmail Corruptly influencing person (minor/lower value) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 249D / 249E 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs / 7 yrs N/A Aiding offence or lower value (1) Aids/abets corrupt act; (2) corruptly provides benefit Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Money Laundering Criminal assets — dealing (minor s 193C) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 193C 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Deals with; (2) proceeds of crime; (3) lesser fault element Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Money Laundering Criminal Assets Recovery — assistance Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 42 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Assisting in concealment (1) Assists; (2) in concealing/disposing of; (3) property subject to restraint Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990 (NSW)
Money Laundering Confiscation of proceeds — assistance Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 67C 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Assists; (2) to defeat confiscation order Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Confiscation of Proceeds of Crime Act 1989 (NSW)
Drug Offences Possess prohibited drug (≤ small quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 10(1) (≤ small quantity) 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A Quantity ≤ small quantity for the drug (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited drug; (3) ≤ small quantity Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Drug Offences Supply prohibited drug (≤ small quantity) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) s 30(1) (≤ small quantity) 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A ≤ small quantity (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited drug; (3) ≤ small quantity Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Property Damage & Arson Malicious damage (value ≤ $5,000) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 195(1)(a) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Value ≤ $5,000 (1) Destroys/damages; (2) property of another; (3) maliciously; (4) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Property Damage & Arson Intentional or reckless damage by fire (Rural Fires Act — basic) Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW) ss 100(1)/(1B) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Not during total fire ban; basic offence (1) Lights/uses fire; (2) in/near bush; (3) causes damage Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) T2 for basic forms; aggravated may be T1
Public Disorder Obscene material — publish/transmit Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 578C(2A) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Publishes/transmits; (2) obscene material; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Public Disorder Possess explosive in public place Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93FA(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Public place (1) Possesses; (2) explosive substance; (3) in a public place; (4) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Public Disorder Supply/make explosive (minor) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93FA(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A (1) Supplies/makes; (2) explosive; (3) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Public Disorder Consorting with convicted offenders Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93X 2 yrs / 100 pu 3 yrs N/A Two or more convicted offenders (1) Consorts with; (2) two or more convicted offenders; (3) habitually; (4) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Public Justice Offences AVO breach — contravene (aggravated forms) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) ss 14(1A)/(1C) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Aggravated contravention (1) Contravenes AVO; (2) while committing assault or other offence Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Basic contravention is a summary offence
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Participate in criminal group (basic) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93IK(1) / s 93T(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Participates; (2) in criminal group; (3) knowing it is a criminal group Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Directing group = T1
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Receive material benefit from criminal group Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93TA 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Receives; (2) material benefit; (3) from criminal group Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Criminal Groups & Terrorism Terrorism — high-risk offenders (monitoring/supervision breach) Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 (NSW) ss 30, 59F(2)/(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Subject to supervision order (1) Contravenes; (2) high risk offender supervision order; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Criminal Groups & Terrorism High-risk violent offender (monitoring/supervision breach) Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW) s 12 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs / 500 pu N/A Subject to supervision order (1) Contravenes; (2) supervision order; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) 500 pu alternative to imprisonment
Weapons & Firearms Possess loaded firearm in public place Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93G 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A Loaded; in public place (1) Possesses; (2) loaded firearm; (3) in a public place; (4) without lawful excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Trespass with firearm Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ss 93H(1)/(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs / 5 yrs N/A (1) Enters/remains; (2) premises; (3) with firearm; (4) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Possess unregistered firearm in public place Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 93I 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs / 10 yrs N/A Unregistered; public place (1) Possesses; (2) unregistered firearm; (3) in public place Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Possess firearm without licence/permit (basic) Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 7 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses firearm; (2) without licence/permit authorising possession Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised possession of prohibited firearm Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 7A 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs N/A Prohibited firearm (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited firearm; (3) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Acquire firearm — not authorised Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 50 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Acquires; (2) firearm; (3) without licence/permit Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Supply/dispose firearm not authorised Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 50A(1), 50AA 2 yrs / 100 pu 14 yrs / 5 yrs N/A (1) Supplies/disposes; (2) firearm; (3) to unauthorised person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Possess unregistered firearm (general) Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 36 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Possesses; (2) unregistered firearm Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised use of firearm Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) s 43 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Uses; (2) firearm; (3) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Unauthorised possession/use of prohibited weapon Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 7 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A (1) Possesses/uses; (2) prohibited weapon; (3) without permit Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Supply prohibited weapon (basic) Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 20 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Supplies; (2) prohibited weapon; (3) to another person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Aggravated form is T1
Weapons & Firearms Possess prohibited weapon in public place Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 23(1), 23A(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A In public place (1) Possesses; (2) prohibited weapon; (3) in public place Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Carry knife in public / school Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 25A(1), 25B(1) 2 yrs / 100 pu 4 yrs / 2 yrs N/A Public place or school (1) Carries knife; (2) in public place (4y) or school (2y); (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Knife related — purchase for minor / supply at school Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) ss 25D, 31 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs N/A (1) Purchases knife for minor or supplies at school Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Traffic/deal in prohibited weapons Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 34 2 yrs / 100 pu 10 yrs N/A (1) Traffics/deals; (2) in prohibited weapons Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Firearm — breach of safekeeping/storage Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 51(1)/(2), 51BA 2 yrs / 100 pu 2 yrs / 5 yrs N/A (1) Fails to comply; (2) storage/safekeeping requirements Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Weapons & Firearms Firearm — miscellaneous offences Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) ss 44A, 50B, 51D(1), 51E, 51F, 51H, 51I, 58(2), 62–66, 70–72, 74 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Specific conditions per section (1) Breach of specific Firearms Act provision Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Multiple sections; refer to FA for specifics
Child Protection Contravene child protection prohibition order Child Protection (Offenders Prohibition Orders) Act 2004 (NSW) s 13 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Subject to prohibition order (1) Contravenes; (2) child protection prohibition order; (3) without reasonable excuse Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Child Protection Fail to comply — child offender registration obligations Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (NSW) ss 17, 18, 19E 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Subject to registration (1) Fails to comply; (2) reporting/registration obligations; (3) registered child offender Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Child Protection Conversion practices on children Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 (NSW) s 6 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Conduct directed at child (1) Engages in conversion practice; (2) against a child; (3) causing harm Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) New 2024 offence
Miscellaneous / Other Surveillance devices — unlawful use (Parts 2 and 5, excl s 40(2)) Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) Parts 2, 5 (excl s 40(2)) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A (1) Uses/installs; (2) surveillance device; (3) without warrant/consent Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Electoral offences Electoral Act 2017 (NSW) ss 95, 128, 160, 209, 210, 212 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Election period (1) Engages in corrupt electoral conduct; (2) specific section breach Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Controlled operations — participant misconduct Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act 1997 (NSW) s 20R(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu 5 yrs N/A Participant in controlled operation (1) Participant; (2) exceeds authority; (3) induces offence Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Lien on crops/wool — breach Liens on Crops and Wool Act 1898 (NSW) ss 10, 20 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Breaches lien obligations under the Act Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Fisheries — take fish in prohibited area Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW) s 21B 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Takes fish; (2) in prohibited area or manner Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Conveyancers — fraud/dishonesty (value ≤ $5,000) Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003 (NSW) ss 152, 153 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Amount ≤ $5,000 (1) Dishonest dealing; (2) by licensed conveyancer; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Property/stock agents — fraud/dishonesty (value ≤ $5,000) Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 (NSW) ss 211, 212 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Amount ≤ $5,000 (1) Dishonest dealing; (2) by licensee; (3) value ≤ $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Restricted premises — enter/remain Restricted Premises Act 1943 (NSW) ss 8(2A), 9(3) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Premises subject to restriction order (1) Enters/remains; (2) on restricted premises; (3) contrary to order Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Health services — offence (patient care context) Health Services Act 1997 (NSW) s 67J(2) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Contravenes; (2) health services obligation under the Act Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Community gaming — unlawful conduct Community Gaming Act 2018 (NSW) ss 14, 16 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Conducts unlawful community gaming; (2) without authorisation Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Companion animals — dangerous dog attack Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW) ss 16(1AB)/(1A), 17(1A) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Restricted/dangerous dog (1) Allows restricted/dangerous dog; (2) to attack/bite person Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Poisons/therapeutic goods — unlawful manufacture/supply Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) ss 20(1), 21(3), 21(5) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Manufactures/supplies; (2) restricted substance/therapeutic good; (3) without authority Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Superseded in part by Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022
Miscellaneous / Other Medicines, poisons & therapeutic goods — unlawful acts Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 (NSW) ss 85B(1), 85C(3), 85C(5) 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Contravenes; (2) prohibition on possession/supply/manufacture; (3) without authority Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Successor to Poisons Act 1966
Miscellaneous / Other Mining — unlawful mining/theft of minerals (value < $5,000) Mining Act 1992 (NSW) Div 2 Pt 2 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Value < $5,000 (1) Takes/mines minerals; (2) without title/authorisation; (3) value < $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Petroleum (onshore) — unlawful act (value < $5,000) Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 (NSW) s 7 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Value < $5,000 (1) Explores/produces petroleum; (2) without authorisation; (3) value < $5,000 Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Pipelines — unlawful interference (individual) Pipelines Act 1967 (NSW) s 63 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Individual offender (1) Interferes with; (2) pipeline infrastructure; (3) without authority Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Electricity supply — interference (individual) Electricity Supply Act 1995 (NSW) s 65 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Individual offender (1) Unlawfully interferes with; (2) electricity supply infrastructure Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Gas supply — interference (individual) Gas Supply Act 1996 (NSW) s 66 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A Individual offender (1) Unlawfully interferes with; (2) gas supply infrastructure Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29)
Miscellaneous / Other Law enforcement — LEPR Act breach Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) Act 2010 (NSW) ss 80O, 76AO 2 yrs / 100 pu Varies N/A (1) Contravenes; (2) assumed identity obligations under the Act Prosecution only may elect; accused cannot elect (CPA 1986 (NSW) s 29) Ref to LEPR Act 2002 in source
No matching offences found.
Table 1 & Table 2 Indictable Offences — CPA 1986 (NSW) Schedule 1

Database compiled for SDC Lawyers Pty Ltd — for internal reference only. Requires review by qualified practitioner before external use.

A. Schedule Table Types
T1 — Table 1 Offences
Both the prosecution AND the accused may elect to have the matter dealt with on indictment in the District Court — Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) s 20
T2 — Table 2 Offences
The prosecution ONLY may elect to have the matter dealt with on indictment. The accused cannot elect — Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) s 29
B. Summary Penalty Caps (CPA 1986 (NSW))
Table 1 — s 27 CPA (general)
Maximum 2 years imprisonment / 100 penalty units per offence when dealt with summarily
Table 1 — ss 51A/52A/52B (s 27(2))
Maximum 18 months imprisonment when dealt with summarily (predatory driving; dangerous driving death/GBH)
Table 2 — s 28 CPA (general)
Maximum 2 years imprisonment / 100 penalty units per offence when dealt with summarily
Table 2 — s 28(2) special caps
Common assault (s 61), sexual touching (s 61KC), intimate image offences (ss 91P/91Q/91R), take conveyance (s 154A), indecent assault (s 61L): summary cap 50 penalty units
C. Offence Category Colour Key
Violence & Assault
Row fill colour: #FADADD
Sexual Offences
Row fill colour: #FDE2EF
Child Sexual Offences
Row fill colour: #F5C6D8
Voyeurism & Intimate Images
Row fill colour: #FAD7DD
Stealing & Larceny
Row fill colour: #FFF3CD
Break & Enter
Row fill colour: #FFEAB5
Robbery & Extortion
Row fill colour: #FFD584
Fraud, Forgery & Identity
Row fill colour: #D6EAF8
Corruption & Blackmail
Row fill colour: #AED6F1
Money Laundering
Row fill colour: #D5F5E3
Drug Offences
Row fill colour: #A9DFBF
Property Damage & Arson
Row fill colour: #FAD7A0
Public Disorder
Row fill colour: #F9E79F
Driving & Navigation Offences
Row fill colour: #E8DAEF
Public Justice Offences
Row fill colour: #D5DBDB
Criminal Groups & Terrorism
Row fill colour: #EDBB99
Weapons & Firearms
Row fill colour: #CCD1D1
Child Protection
Row fill colour: #D2B4DE
Miscellaneous / Other
Row fill colour: #F0F3F4
D. Column Reference — All Offences Sheet
Schedule Table
T1 = Table 1 (both sides may elect); T2 = Table 2 (prosecution only may elect)
Category
Offence category for filtering and colour-coding
Offence Name
Plain-language name of the offence
Legislation
Relevant statute (Crimes Act 1900, Firearms Act 1996, etc.)
Section(s)
Specific section(s) of the legislation
Summary Penalty (Max)
Maximum penalty when dealt with summarily in Local Court
Indictment Penalty (Max)
Maximum penalty when dealt with on indictment in District/Supreme Court
SNPP (yrs)
Standard non-parole period in years where applicable (Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Sch 1)
Threshold / Condition
Any value threshold or special condition that activates this offence/table classification
Key Elements of Proof
Statutory elements the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt
Election Right
Who may elect to have the matter dealt with on indictment
Notes
Additional notes including cross-references and repealed status
E. Key Legislation
Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW)
CPA — Schedule 1 contains both Table 1 and Table 2 offence lists
Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)
Primary NSW criminal law statute
Firearms Act 1996 (NSW)
Regulates possession, use, manufacture, supply and trafficking of firearms
Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW)
Regulates prohibited weapons
Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW)
Domestic violence and personal violence offences; AVO framework
Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW)
Prohibited drug offences
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)
Standard non-parole periods (SNPP) — Schedule 1
Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW)
Post-sentence supervision of high risk violent/sex offenders
Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 (NSW)
Post-sentence supervision of high risk terrorism offenders
F. Important Disclaimer
Currency
This database reflects the law as at May 2026. Always verify against the current version of each Act at legislation.nsw.gov.au.
Scope
This database is not exhaustive. Offences triable summarily only (not listed in Schedule 1) are not included.
Penalties
Penalty units: 1 penalty unit = $110 (Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) s 17). Amounts subject to indexation.
Professional Use
This document is prepared for internal reference by SDC Lawyers Pty Ltd. It does not constitute legal advice and must be reviewed by a qualified practitioner before being relied upon or used externally.
Citation
Legislation citations use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) 4th edition style.