What the law states
Section 20 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) states that:
A person who, in New South Wales, aids, abets, counsels, procures, solicits or incites the commission of an offence in any place outside New South Wales, being an offence punishable under the provisions of a law in force in that place which corresponds to a provision of this Division, is guilty of an offence and liable to the same punishment, pecuniary penalties and forfeiture as the person would be if the person had committed the firstmentioned offence in New South Wales.
This section indicates assisting or pushing somebody to commit an offence carries just as bad a penalty as performing the offence itself.
Example of this offence
A common example of this offence includes organising from Sydney the sale of drugs in clubs in Melbourne.
In which court will my matter be heard?
Aiding and abetting (etc) the commission of an offence outside New South Wales falls under Part 2, Division 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW). This means that this offence is considered a summary offence, and is heard in the Local Court.
Defences
Defences to the offence of aiding and abetting (etc) the commission of an offence outside New South Wales include but are not limited to:
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Duress
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Intoxication
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Necessity
Penalties
The penalty for this offence depends upon the law in force wherever the offence was committed.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
Our criminal lawyers are experienced in representing people who have been charged with aiding and abetting (etc) the commission of an offence outside New South Wales. We will advise you on your chances of successfully defending your matter and thus being found ‘not guilty’. If you are pleading guilty, we will represent you at court to help minimise the punishment you receive. If the Police’s case is weak against you, it may be possible to write to them and have them withdraw the charges against you. There are severe imprisonment terms which can be ordered by the Court and thus it is important that you seek advice from a criminal lawyer. We will fight vigorously to protect your rights.