Breach AVO-domestic violence order

The maximum penalty for the charge of breach AVO - Domestic Violence Order (Section 562I(1) of the Crimes Act) is a fine of 50 penalty units and/or two years imprisonment.

Prosecution to prove

The police must prove each of the following matters beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. You contravened a prohibition or restriction specified in an order made against you.
2. The contravention was done or made knowingly.

They will also need to prove that you were the person who committed the breach AVO - Domestic Violence Order offence.

This matter is a summary matter and can only be finalised in the Local Court.

Penalties

The court can impose any of the following penalties:

• Section 10 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act-charge found proven but dismissed.
• Community Service Order.
• Intensive Correction Order (previously known as periodic detention)
• Fine
• Good Behaviour bond.
• Suspended sentence
• Home detention
• Prison Sentence