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Best Lawyers for Commonwealth Offences
The Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 is applicable to all states and territories in Australia. While state laws exist to govern each state (and are therefore only applicable in that state), Commonwealth laws apply to all states.
If committed in Queensland, Commonwealth offences will be prosecuted in the Queensland Courts. The prosecution will proceed with the assistance of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
Crimes which fall under the Commonwealth Criminal Code include (but are not limited to):
- Cybercrimes such as hacking, fraud, identity theft, and cyberbullying
- Commercial crimes
- Money laundering
- Illegal acts impacting the environment
- Fraud
- Serious drug offences, including precursors, importing and exporting
- Counter terrorism
- Crimes relating to safety (such as workplace health and safety, consumer product safety and civil aviation)
- People smuggling
- Human trafficking and slavery
- Child exploitation.
Smith Criminal Law: Your Experienced Criminal Lawyers
Complex legislation and serious penalties mean that you need the very best legal team by your side when facing Commonwealth offences.
Smith Criminal Law are experienced and skilled at representing clients in all legal matters. We appear in all courts across Queensland.
Both state and Commonwealth laws have provisions in place to protect those accused. In most cases these provisions include the right to a lawyer, the right to make a phone call to a third party (including a lawyer) and the right to remain silent until legal advice is obtained.
Engage Smith Criminal Law to ensure your rights are protected every step of the way.