Perth’s Award-Winning Money Laundering Lawyer

A dedicated team of criminal defense lawyers with proven experience handling money laundering across WA’s Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts

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Dealing with a Money Laundering Charge in Western Australia?

Being charged with money laundering is a serious legal matter that can affect your liberty, your finances, and your future, and the consequences can vary significantly depending on the scale and nature of the alleged conduct. The Kate King Legal team can help if you have been charged with money laundering, ensuring your case is presented as strongly as possible at every stage of the process.

Offences We Specialise In

  • Dealing with Proceeds of Crime

  • Dealing with Property Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime

  • Structuring Transactions to Avoid Reporting Obligations

  • Commonwealth Money Laundering Offences

  • Conspiracy to Deal with Proceeds of Crime

Charged with Money Laundering in Western Australia?

Money laundering is a serious criminal offence that can carry significant penalties, given the complexity of the charges and the financial scrutiny involved. The consequences can affect your liberty, your finances, and your future, and these matters often require careful analysis of complex financial evidence. If you have been charged with money laundering, Kate King Legal’s experienced criminal lawyers in Perth are ready to provide expert legal advice and strong representation.

Types of Money Laundering Offences Under WA Law

Money laundering offences in Western Australia can be prosecuted under both the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA) and Commonwealth legislation, depending on the nature and scale of the alleged conduct. Kate King Legal represents clients across all types of money laundering matters, including:

  • Dealing with Proceeds of Crime
  • Dealing with Property Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime
  • Structuring Transactions to Avoid Reporting Obligations
  • Commonwealth Money Laundering Offences
  • Conspiracy to Deal with Proceeds of Crime

The charge you face will depend on the nature of the alleged conduct, the value involved, and whether the matter is prosecuted at a state or Commonwealth level.

What Penalties Could You Face?

Money laundering carries significant maximum penalties under both WA and Commonwealth law, with the severity depending on the value of the property involved, the nature of the conduct, and whether any aggravating factors are present. Courts will consider the scale and sophistication of the alleged conduct, your level of involvement, and your personal circumstances when determining sentence. A conviction will also result in a permanent criminal record and can have significant ongoing financial and professional consequences.

Your Defence Options

A money laundering charge requires the prosecution to prove that you dealt with property knowing, or reasonably suspecting, it to be the proceeds of crime. Depending on the circumstances of your case, a number of defences may be available, including disputing your knowledge or suspicion as to the source of the property, challenging the prosecution’s financial evidence, or establishing a legitimate explanation for the transactions in question. At Kate King Legal, we take a rigorous, evidence-led approach to every case: scrutinising the evidence, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and building the most effective defence available on your behalf.

Speak to The #1 Money Laundering Lawyer in Perth

If you have been charged with money laundering in Western Australia, Kate King Legal is ready to help. Our experienced criminal defence lawyers will assess your case, advise you on your options honestly, and represent you effectively.

Call (08) 9467 3333 or complete the enquiry form below.

What to Do If You’ve Been Charged with Criminal Offence?

If you are the subject of a criminal offence, we recommend you make no comment to the police other than providing your name, date of birth, and address, until you have obtained advice from a criminal lawyer. Here are the steps we’d recommend:

How Kate King Legal Can Help

At Kate King Legal, we understand that facing a criminal charge is one of the most stressful and serious situations a person can experience – particularly where the outcome will have a lasting impact on your record, your career, and your future. We also recognise that these matters require careful, thorough, and considered legal advice at every stage.

Our experienced lawyers work closely with each client to assess the evidence and build a strong, tailored defence strategy specific to the facts of their case. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcome and supporting our clients through every step of the process.

Why Choose Kate King Legal

Our team brings skill, discretion, and experience to every case

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We are sure you have lots of questions

At Kate King Legal, we believe in transparency. Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions so you can get started.

The age of consent is 16 years, increasing to 18 years when the accused is in a position of authority over the young person.

Penalties range from 7-20 years imprisonment depending on the specific offence, plus mandatory sex offender registration and ongoing restrictions.

Yes, with proper legal representation, many defences including false allegations, mistaken identity, or insufficient evidence can result in acquittal.

Contact an experienced criminal lawyer immediately. Never speak to police without legal representation, as anything you say can be used against you.

Child sex offence trials involve special procedures for child witnesses, complex digital evidence, and require experienced legal representation to navigate effectively.

Yes, even allegations can impact employment, particularly in education, childcare, or positions involving children. A conviction results in permanent employment restrictions.

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