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Written by
Peter Maley
Director - Criminal Lawyer


Other Criminal Offences - NT
Welcome to the NT Criminal Damage article page. Everything you need to know about Criminal Damage according to NT law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to NT Law for Criminal Damage

According to NT Law for the charge of Criminal Damage, The most common offence when an allegation is made that a person has damaged property belonging to another is criminal damage. In the Northern Territory this is a very common offence which covers a wide spectrum of activity and includes a number of aggravating circumstances depending upon the nature of the property damage.

The Maximum Penalty - Criminal Damage

According to NT Law for the charge of Criminal Damage,

The simple offence of unlawfully damaging property carries a maximum of two years imprisonment, in accordance with Section 251 of the NT Criminal Code.

The more serious the type of damage on the property the heavier the maximum penalty.

What the Police must prove according to NT Law for Criminal Damage

To be advised.

Possible Defences under NT Law - Criminal Damage

To be advised.

In NT which court will hear the matter - Criminal Damage

To be advised.
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