Sentencing in the Local Court with Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis
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Did you know around 90 per cent of the state’s criminal matters begin and end in the Local Court? In this episode, Peter is joined by Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis to break down sentencing in the Local Court. They discuss sentencing options available to the Court, and unpack how the age, health and character of an offender can affect the final sentencing outcome. Listen in to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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