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Review Assist Guide
Other offences
Maritime
Maritime offences
Reasons we may not consider leniency
- This is my first offence.
Leniency is generally not given for offences relating to:
- ports
- boat licences
- Personal Water Craft licences, and
- waterways.
Bicycle offences
Not wearing a helmet
Reasons we may consider leniency
- I did not commit the offence and believe another person has used my identity.
Evidence required
This may include, but is not limited to:
- evidence that you were not in the location at the time of the offence
- an event number from the police for a report of stolen identity or loss of wallet
- copies of photo identity.
Reasons we may not consider leniency
- I was unaware of the requirement
- I do not own the bike
- There were not enough helmets.
Pedestrian offences
Jaywalking offences
Reasons we may consider leniency
- I did not commit the offence and believe another person has used my identity.
- I was directed by an authorised officer.
Evidence required
This may include, but is not limited to:
- evidence that you were not in the location at the time of the offence
- an event number from the police for a report of stolen identity or loss of wallet
- documentary evidence from issuing authority
- copies of photo identity.
Reasons we may not consider leniency
- This is my first offence.
- I was unaware of the law.
Alcohol/licensed premises
Failing to leave licenced premises when directed
Reasons we may consider leniency
- I did not commit the offence and believe another person has used my identity.
Evidence required
This may include, but is not limited to:
- evidence supporting that you were not in the location at the time of the offence
- an event number from the police for a report of stolen identity or loss of wallet
- copies of photo identity.
Reasons we may not consider leniency
- This is my first offence.
Leniency is generally not given for offences for failing to leave licenced premises when directed.
Reviews will still be considered on a case by case basis, however are unlikely to receive a favourable outcome
Criminal Infringement Notices
Offences including shoplifting, possessing stolen goods, offensive behaviour and language
Reasons we may consider leniency
Criminal Infringement Notices are reviewed in consultation with NSW Police. Some examples of these offences are:
- shoplifting
- possessing stolen goods
- offensive behaviour, and
- offensive language.
Leniency will be at the discretion of NSW Police.