What the law states
The offence of bestiality is outlined in section 79 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The offence entails an individual taking part in sexual activity with an animal.
Defences
Defences to this arrest include but are not limited to duress and intoxication.
Penalties
The maximum penalty for this offence is 14 years imprisonment. Furthermore, an attempt to commit bestiality will incur a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment.
Although this offence attracts heavy maximum penalties, lesser penalties are always an option that the court may consider (such as good behaviour bonds, community service orders, suspended sentences or weekend detention). In the event that you plead or are found guilty, there may be factors that make it possible for the court to sentence you to a lesser penalty and our criminal lawyers are experienced at drawing this to the attention of the court.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
If you have been charged with this offence, our experienced and knowledgeable criminal lawyers can help you. They will carefully examine the facts of you case and do all that they can to obtain the best result for you.