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Commonwealth Offence Lawyers Sydney
Charged with a Commonwealth offence? Our criminal defence lawyers handle federal charges including drug importation, fraud, money laundering, and other matters prosecuted by the CDPP.
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Types of Commonwealth Offences
Expert defence for federal criminal charges in NSW
Drug Importation
Importing border controlled drugs into Australia under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth). Investigated by the AFP and prosecuted by the CDPP.
Up to life imprisonment for commercial quantities
Possible Defences:
- No knowledge of contents
- Duress
- Entrapment
- Jurisdictional issues
Commonwealth Fraud
Fraud against the Commonwealth including Centrelink fraud, tax fraud, Medicare fraud, and fraudulent claims against government agencies.
Up to 10 years imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- Honest and reasonable mistake
- No dishonest intent
- Correct entitlement
- Inadequate evidence
Money Laundering
Dealing with proceeds of crime or money that is an instrument of crime under Division 400 of the Criminal Code.
Up to 25 years imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- No knowledge funds were proceeds of crime
- Legitimate transaction
- Insufficient evidence of predicate offence
- Duress
Terrorism-Related Offences
Offences relating to terrorist acts, membership of terrorist organisations, and financing of terrorism under Part 5.3 of the Criminal Code.
Up to life imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- No association with organisation
- Humanitarian purpose
- Freedom of expression
- Insufficient evidence
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