Dealing With Property that Subsequently Becomes an Instrument of Crime

By Brian Walker November 28, 20250

Dealing with property that subsequently becomes an instrument of crime is an offence under section 193D of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The offence carries a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment where the person intended the property to become an instrument of crime, or 10 years imprisonment where they were reckless to that outcome. […]Continue reading

Proceeds of Crime – S 47 Forfeiture Order

By Brian Walker August 26, 20190

Section 47 Forfeiture Orders – conduct constituting serious offences (flowing on from section 18 restraining orders) After a section 18 restraining order has been in place for 6 months, the AFP can apply for a forfeiture order. A forfeiture order as the name suggests, forfeits the property to the Commonwealth. A court must make an […]Continue reading