We are the leading experts in the legal representation of public officials in corruption investigations and proceedings.  We represent clients in this area on an almost daily basis.

Almost all investigations of this nature expose you to the real prospect of imprisonment and in some instances the loss of superannuation entitlements.

Criminal Code Offences

• Section 87 – Official Corruption – is an offence classified as a crime with a general maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment which increases to 14 years imprisonment if the person holds office as a minister.
• Section 92 – Abuse of Process – is an offence classified as a misdemeanour which carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment.
• Section 92A – Misconduct in Public Office – is an offence classified as a crime which carries a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment.  Since this offence was introduced in Queensland in 2009, we have represented in excess of 50 clients for this offence without any client being convicted.
• Section 120 – Judicial Corruption – is an offence classified as a crime which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
• Section 121 – Official Corruption (not judicial) – is an offence classified as a crime which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.

Public Officers Superannuation Benefits Recovery Act 1988

If you are convicted of an offence pursuant to section 87, 120, 121 or an indictable offence where you receive or attempt to receive any property or benefit personally or for another, and you will be influenced or affected in the exercise of the functions or powers of a public office, the crown can make application to the Supreme Court for repayment of a sum, considered by the judge to be just and equitable, from your publicly funded superannuation entitlements.