Criminal Law

Commonwealth Offences

Persons may be charged with offences under Commonwealth rather than State law.

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Persons may be charged with offences under Commonwealth rather than State law. Commonwealth Offences are governed by the Crimes Act 1914. Examples of Commonwealth offences include:

State Courts that can exercise federal criminal jurisdiction, will apply state laws and therefore cases will be dealt in the same manner. However, a Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions may be involved in the case.