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Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime

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Written by
Kristina Kothrakis
Criminal Defence Lawyer

Contact Kristina Kothrakis 

03 9670 5111


Fraud / Dishonesty / Theft Offences - VIC
The Law - Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime

What the Law states - Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime


Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 195

Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime

195. Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime

A person who deals with property if there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the property is proceeds of crime is guilty of a summary offence and liable to level 7 imprisonment (2 years maximum).

Maximum Penalty for the charge of Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime



2 years

What the Prosecution must prove - Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime


1. That the defendant has dealt with property

2. That there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the property is proceeds of crime

Street Names for Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime


Handling goods stolen, possess goods stolen

Possible Defences - Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime


1. Factual dispute

2. Legitimate purpose

3. Lack of intent

Which court will hear the charge of Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime


Magistrates Court

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