13.6
In forceUse of averments
ScheduleThe Criminal Code
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 2General principles of criminal responsibility
Part 2.6Proof of criminal responsibility
Division 13
13.6 Use of averments
A law that allows the prosecution to make an averment is taken not to allow the prosecution:
(a)
to aver any fault element of an offence; or
(b)
to make an averment in prosecuting for an offence that is directly punishable by imprisonment.
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