Federal or Commonwealth charges cover a range of criminal behaviour, from minor offences to serious Commonwealth crimes. They include;
Centrelink Offences
Drug Importation Offences
Steroid Importation Offences
Importation / Exportation of Wildlife
Customs Offences
Telecommunications Offences
Tax Fraud
Government Fraud
People Smuggling
Fisheries Offence
These cases are generally prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) or the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
If you are being investigated or have been charged with a criminal Commonwealth offence it is essential that you seek legal representation from criminal lawyers, who are experienced in defending Commonwealth prosecutions.