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Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime
Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime
Written by
Kristina Kothrakis
Criminal Defence Lawyer
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 crime195. 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 in Victoria
2 years
What the Prosecution must prove - Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime - Vic
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
