Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book - Federal Court of Australia

The intention of the accused is immaterial: s9(2) Penal Code.
Defences
If the prosecution has proved the elements of the offence, beyond
reasonable doubt, the accused may still have a legal defence.
The accused will have to establish their defence to your satisfaction,
on the balance of probabilities (i.e. more likely than not).
Sentence
The maximum penalty is imprisonment for 5 years. As an Island
Court Magistrate, the maximum you may impose is 6 months
imprisonment (or $100 fine: s26 Penal Code). If you think the
circumstances of the case require a greater penalty than you may
impose, then transfer the matter to the Magistrate’s Court for
sentencing.
Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book June 2004