Punishments of alcohol misuse
what are the punishments on the misuse of alcohol in Australia such as drink driving and surpling alcohol to underage drinkers?
Asked on 3/30/03, 11:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Tim Wishart
McMahons National lawyers
Re: Punishments of alcohol misuse
The punishments vary from state to state.
The usual situation is that legislation prescribes a maximum penalty for offences and a court then determines a penalty having regard to the circumstances of the offence.
In some states, imprisonment is a mandatory element of the penalty for drink driving depending on whether the offendor has prior convictions and the level of alcohol in the bloodstream.
Without more information it is not possible to give specific answers.
Answered on 3/30/03, 11:42 pm
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