s 68G

Alternative verdict—summary offence

In force

(1)

This section applies if, on the trial of a person for an indictable offence against a territory law—

(a)

the person is found not guilty of the offence but guilty of another offence that, under that law, is an alternative offence; and

(b)

the alternative offence is a summary offence.

(2)

The court may sentence or otherwise deal with the person for the alternative offence.

(3)

In sentencing or otherwise dealing with the person, the court has the same functions as the Magistrates Court.

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