Definition of «penalty units»

Penalty units refer to the standardized measurement used to determine the financial penalties associated with various offenses or crimes. They provide a consistent and fair way to calculate fines regardless of the specific circumstances or jurisdiction. The amount of penalty units assigned to a specific offense may vary depending on the severity of the violation, and the fine is calculated by multiplying the number of penalty units by a predetermined monetary value.

Sentences with «penalty units»

(2) The regulations may prescribe penalties not exceeding 10 penalty units in respect of offences against regulations made for the purposes of subsection (1). (legislation.gov.au)
In cases where criminal sanctions of a relative lesser importance (custodial sentence of up to six months or a monetary penalty of up to 180 daily penalty units) are at stake, and the facts under investigation were either admitted by the offender or otherwise well established, the prosecutor may issue a penalty order without referring the matter to court adjudication. (globalinvestigationsreview.com)
(a) without prejudice to the continuance of the community service order or the bond entered into in accordance with section 70NFE, impose a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units on the person; or (legislation.gov.au)
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