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Josh Taaffe
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Public Order Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Unlawful assembly article page. Everything you need to know about Unlawful assembly according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Unlawful assembly

According to VIC Law for the charge of Unlawful assembly,
Common law.

The Maximum Penalty - Unlawful assembly

According to VIC Law for the charge of Unlawful assembly,
5 years

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Unlawful assembly

(a) At least three persons were involved in an assembly, assembled with a common purpose.

(b) The common purpose of the assembly involved the committing of a crime by open force or acting in a manner to endanger public peace.

(c) The accused was one of the persons assembled.


Possible Defences under VIC Law - Unlawful assembly

(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Honest and reasonable mistake of belief.

(d) Identification dispute.

(e) Lack of intent.

(f) Mental impairment.

(g) Necessity.

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Unlawful assembly

Magistrates' Court.
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