Hanna Legal has extensive experience in tobacco and revenue matters, having appeared in many such matters in NSW and other States over the last 12+ years. 

Our criminal lawyers have represented clients charged with a variety of offences arising from their involvement in tobacco importation, including: 

• Importing tobacco products with the intention of defrauding the revenue;
• Dishonestly obtain gain from Commonwealth entity;
• Related proceeds of crime offences

How we can help

Our experience and expertise enable us to achieve excellent results for clients facing prosecution for tobacco and revenue offences drug offences. 

Our solicitors can assist you through the entire criminal justice process, from the initial police investigation until the conclusion of your case. 

Key services

• Bail/release applications and detention applications
• Advising on the police evidence and relevant laws, including, the Customs Act 1901 (Cth), and the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)
• Developing defence litigation strategies 
• Engaging third party experts, such as customs brokers and forensic accountants
• Drafting representations to the prosecution to withdraw charges
• Plea negotiations with the prosecution
• Briefing barristers with expertise in tobacco matters
• Appearing at District Court trials
• Appearing at sentence proceedings
• Appearing at appeals against conviction and sentence