Coward Punch Law Research Paper
Recent Or Amended Australia Laws
Coward Punch Law
The coward punch law was passed by the NSW government on January 30th 2013. This new law aims to prevent brawls and injury, but most importantly death outside of clubs. This new law includes a minimum mandatory sentence of eight years and a maximum of twenty-five years in jail for an assault causing death if the offence is committed by an intoxicated adult. On the spot fines have increased from $200 to $1100. These penalties have also been put in place for any one drunk or unruly in a public place. Police now have immediate powers to banish trouble makers from the CBD and Kings Cross. Penalties for the possession of steroids has also increased from two years to twenty …show more content…
Any driver committing a second hoon-related offence within three years may have their vehicle impounded for up to three months. If a person is found guilty of three hoon-related offences within three years, their vehicle can be permanently forfeited by the court. Upon such a court order being granted, these vehicles can then be disposed of in a way determined by the Chief Commissioner of Police. If the forfeited vehicle is sold by the State of Victoria, the earnings from the sale will be kept by the State of Victoria. However, the vehicle may also be crushed or otherwise disposed of by police. In addition to the seizure or forfeiture of the vehicle, if found guilty of a hoon driving offence, the courts can enact a fine of up to 240 penalty units (in excess of $28,000) and/or a period of jail for up to two years. The driver will also lose any demerit points and/or licence loss penalties relating to the
Coward Punch Law
The coward punch law was passed by the NSW government on January 30th 2013. This new law aims to prevent brawls and injury, but most importantly death outside of clubs. This new law includes a minimum mandatory sentence of eight years and a maximum of twenty-five years in jail for an assault causing death if the offence is committed by an intoxicated adult. On the spot fines have increased from $200 to $1100. These penalties have also been put in place for any one drunk or unruly in a public place. Police now have immediate powers to banish trouble makers from the CBD and Kings Cross. Penalties for the possession of steroids has also increased from two years to twenty …show more content…
Any driver committing a second hoon-related offence within three years may have their vehicle impounded for up to three months. If a person is found guilty of three hoon-related offences within three years, their vehicle can be permanently forfeited by the court. Upon such a court order being granted, these vehicles can then be disposed of in a way determined by the Chief Commissioner of Police. If the forfeited vehicle is sold by the State of Victoria, the earnings from the sale will be kept by the State of Victoria. However, the vehicle may also be crushed or otherwise disposed of by police. In addition to the seizure or forfeiture of the vehicle, if found guilty of a hoon driving offence, the courts can enact a fine of up to 240 penalty units (in excess of $28,000) and/or a period of jail for up to two years. The driver will also lose any demerit points and/or licence loss penalties relating to the