Peeping or prying is an offence under Section 547C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). A conviction requires the prosecution to establish that a person was in, on, or near a building without reasonable cause, with the intention to peep or pry upon another person.

Penalties include imprisonment for three months or a fine of two penalty units.

Elements

Location: The individual is in, on, or near a building.

Intent: The purpose of being there is to peep or pry on another person.

Reasonable Cause: The person has no lawful or justifiable reason for their presence or actions.

Penalties

Penalties include imprisonment for 3 months, or a fine of 2 penalty units.

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Brian Walker

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Former Criminal Defence Solicitor. Former Federal Prosecutor for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions prosecuting Commonwealth crimes relating to drugs and child exploitation. Former Australian Federal Police member litigating proceeds of crime matters. Former Australian Taxation Office employee investigating offshore tax evasion matters.

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