153A

Term of imprisonment if none prescribed

Current

If an offender is convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment, but the maximum term of imprisonment is not prescribed by law, the maximum term that can be imposed is—

(a)

if the conviction is on indictment—5 years; or

(b)

if the conviction is not on indictment—2 years.

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