Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property in Victoria, Australia
December 6, 2012 By Doogue O'Brien George
Have you destroyed or damaged a Commonwealth property? In Victoria, the act is a serious criminal Commonwealth offense that may result in up to 10 years in prison. Know more about the law for this offense and the legal steps you should take when faced with this charge.
What’s the Highest Penalty for Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Victoria? Can the charge be defended?
When an accused is proven guilty in Court, the Court may give a sentence of imprisonment for as long as a period of 10 years. Penalties for Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property are based on the circumstances of the events surrounding the case. An accused is not expected to receive the highest possible penalty unless the manifested criminal behavior is one of the worst possible examples of this offense.
A person accused of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property may be defended on the basis of:
A. Factual and/or identification disputes
B. Absence of required intent
Does the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Victoria hear a case of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property?
It is the County Court that primarily handles any indictment or summons for Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property. But in some cases, the Magistrates’ Court may have jurisdiction over this charge depending on the decision of the Prosecution. This offense is generally viewed as a high-scale crime which is reflected on the Court that hears it.
Where to now?
Get advice from an experienced criminal law specialist. An accredited specialist has the expertise to defend you for a charge of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property and can deliver the best possible results.
How do Prosecutors at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court in Victoria establish Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property?
Prosecutors can establish a case of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property if the following is proven to have occurred:
A. intentional damaging or destroying by the accused of a real or personal property that belongs to the Commonwealth or to any of its public authority.
Where do you find the law about Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property?
You may check the exact law for the offense of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property on section 29 of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Doogue & O'Brien
Doogue & O'Brien Criminal Defence Lawyers is one of Australia's leading law firms of criminal law specialists. With a legal experience of over 15 years, the firm currently has 5 accredited specialists and 6 other lawyers that appear in all Victorian Courts and interstate. It is also among the founding members of Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance, a national alliance of law firms specializing in criminal law and which members are carefully selected based on experience, reputation, ethics, and size.
The firm has offices in Melbourne, Broadmeadows, Heidelberg, Moorabbin and Sunshine.
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When an accused is proven guilty in Court, the Court may give a sentence of imprisonment for as long as a period of 10 years. Penalties for Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property are based on the circumstances of the events surrounding the case. An accused is not expected to receive the highest possible penalty unless the manifested criminal behavior is one of the worst possible examples of this offense.
A person accused of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property may be defended on the basis of:
A. Factual and/or identification disputes
B. Absence of required intent
Does the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court, Victoria hear a case of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property?
It is the County Court that primarily handles any indictment or summons for Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property. But in some cases, the Magistrates’ Court may have jurisdiction over this charge depending on the decision of the Prosecution. This offense is generally viewed as a high-scale crime which is reflected on the Court that hears it.
Where to now?
Get advice from an experienced criminal law specialist. An accredited specialist has the expertise to defend you for a charge of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property and can deliver the best possible results.
How do Prosecutors at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court in Victoria establish Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property?
Prosecutors can establish a case of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property if the following is proven to have occurred:
A. intentional damaging or destroying by the accused of a real or personal property that belongs to the Commonwealth or to any of its public authority.
Where do you find the law about Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property?
You may check the exact law for the offense of Destroying or Damaging Commonwealth Property on section 29 of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Doogue & O'Brien
Doogue & O'Brien Criminal Defence Lawyers is one of Australia's leading law firms of criminal law specialists. With a legal experience of over 15 years, the firm currently has 5 accredited specialists and 6 other lawyers that appear in all Victorian Courts and interstate. It is also among the founding members of Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance, a national alliance of law firms specializing in criminal law and which members are carefully selected based on experience, reputation, ethics, and size.
The firm has offices in Melbourne, Broadmeadows, Heidelberg, Moorabbin and Sunshine.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
