Proceeds of Crime Lawyers
Proceeds of crime matters in Queensland are complex, and seeking advice from experienced proceeds of crime lawyers can make an immediate difference to your case. When you are charged with a serious drug offence, your confiscated property must be forfeited to the State of Queensland. Working with a highly skilled proceeds of crime lawyer ensures you understand your rights from the outset and receive informed guidance through each stage of the process. Proceeds of crime lawyers can also help protect your assets from freezing orders and unexpected action by authorities.
The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) institutes proceedings and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions acts as their solicitors on the record. Often, offenders only find out they’re being targeted by the CCC when they’re served with paperwork advising that their assets have already been frozen.
Contact the team at Jasper Fogerty Lawyers today for immediate legal support by calling 24/7 on 1800 ASK JFL or reaching out through our online contact page.
You’re in Expert Hands
Jasper Fogerty Lawyers is uniquely placed to help you with these proceedings. As leading proceeds of crime lawyers, our team brings combined legal and financial expertise to every matter. Julia Jasper holds dual qualifications as an accredited specialist in criminal law and as a chartered accountant. She has more than seven years of experience working as a senior financial investigator in law enforcement, focused on confiscations.
Methods of Confiscation
There are three main ways that assets can be confiscated under Queensland legislation.
Confiscation Without Conviction
This allows the State to confiscate assets of people who are suspected of serious crime-related activity.
A person may not have been convicted of any criminal offence to trigger this confiscation. These confiscations include forfeiture orders, proceeds assessment orders, and the newly introduced unexplained wealth orders.
Serious Drug Offender Confiscation Orders
This enables the State to confiscate all assets belonging to people convicted of certain serious drug offences, regardless of how the assets were acquired.
Confiscation After Conviction
This deals with the confiscation of assets that are used when committing serious crimes and property that has been acquired directly or indirectly through crime.
You need a dedicated, experienced lawyer on your side. That’s us. As experienced proceeds of crime lawyers, we provide clear guidance and decisive support from the moment you need it. If you require representation from a knowledgeable proceeds of crime lawyer, our team is ready to help.
Get in touch now for urgent legal advice by calling 24/7 on 1800 ASK JFL or reaching out through our contact page.
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