Part 3Procedure before trial
Sentence indications
65Request for sentence indication not admissible in proceeding
The fact that a defendant made a request for a sentence indication is not admissible in evidence in any proceeding.
Criminal Procedure Act 2011
Procedure before trial - Sentence indications
65: Request for sentence indication not admissible in proceeding
"Asking for a sentence hint can't be used against you in court."
If you ask for a sentence indication, this fact cannot be used as evidence in any court case. You made the request, but it is not admissible in evidence. This means it cannot be talked about or used to influence the outcome of the case.
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