Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 3
In forceDivision of offences
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 1Introductory
3 Division of offences
(1)
Offences are of 2 kinds, namely, criminal offences and regulatory offences.
(2)
Criminal offences comprise crimes, misdemeanours and simple offences.
(3)
Crimes and misdemeanours are indictable offences; that is to say, the offenders can not, unless otherwise expressly stated, be prosecuted or convicted except upon indictment.
(4)
A person guilty of a regulatory offence or a simple offence may be summarily convicted by a Magistrates Court.
(5)
An offence not otherwise designated is a simple offence. sch 1 pt 1 ch 1 s 3 sub 1985 No. 32 s 10 (a)
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