General Dishonesty
General Dishonesty Is an offence under section 135.1(1) of the Criminal Code Act 1995, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
- You acted with the intention to obtain a gain from another
- You did so dishonestly, and
- The other was a Commonwealth entity.
It is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that you knew the other was a Commonwealth entity.
Defences to the charge include:
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