: Food Prosecutions

s17 Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises

Have you been charged with Failing to Have the Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises? If so, do not hesitate to consult a specialist criminal lawyer to assist you. Please read below for more information in relation to this charge. The offence Section 17

s16 Non-Compliance with Food Standards Code

Have you been charged with Non-Compliance with the Food Standards Code? Section 16 of the Food Act 1984 contains different offences that relate to the Food Standards Code. In considering how you wish to plea, you should consider the charge in the context of the

s14 Sale of Food Not Complying with Purchaser’s Demand

Have you been charged with Sale of Food Not Complying with Purchaser’s Demand? As an answer to this charge, it is immaterial whether the food itself was safe. This must be kept in mind when considering telling the Court how you wish to plead. Please

s13 Misleading Conduct Relating to Sale of Food

Have you been charged with Misleading Conduct Relating to Sale of Food? As Section 13 of the Food Act 1984 creates three similar but separate offences, it is essential that you consult a specialist criminal lawyer before proceeding further. A lawyer can help you answer

s12 Handling and Sale of Unsuitable Food

Have you been charged with Handling and Sale of Unsuitable Food? The Food Act 1984 contains an extensive definition of what is considered ‘unsuitable’ food. Therefore, before entering your plea to the Court you should consult a specialist criminal lawyer. Please read below for more

s11 Handling and Sale of Unsafe Food

Have you been charged with an offence relating to the Handling and Sale of Unsafe Food? Some questions you should consider with a lawyer are: Did you handle food intended for sale in a way that made (or is likely to have made) the food

s10A Falsely Describing Food in Other Circumstances

Have you been charged with Falsely Describing Food in Other Circumstances? Two different offences are created by Section 10A of the Food Act 1984. They differ slightly and it is important to consult a specialist criminal lawyer before proceeding further. Did you cause food intended

s10 Knowingly Falsely Describing Food

Have you been charged with Knowingly Falsely Describing Food? If found guilty of this serious offence, you could be facing a significant fine or even prison. See a specialist criminal lawyer as soon as possible to see if you have a defence. Some questions to

s9A Sale of Unsafe Food in Other Circumstances

Have you been charged with Sale of Unsafe Food in Other Circumstances? If the answer is yes, you will need to consult a specialist criminal lawyer so you can carefully consider your defence. You should be aware that there are significant fines associated with this

s9 Knowingly Selling Unsafe Food

Have you been charged with Knowingly Selling Unsafe Food? If so, ensure that you engage the services of a specialist criminal lawyer to help you defend the charge This charge can result in a hefty fine or even imprisonment if you are found guilty. Talk

s8A Handling Food in an Unsafe Manner In Other Circumstances

Have you been charged with Handling Food in an Unsafe Manner In Other Circumstances? If so, ensure you consult a law firm that specialises in criminal law, as this charge carries significant penalties should you be found guilty. Some questions you and your lawyer will

s8 Knowingly Handling Food in an Unsafe Manner

Have you been charged with Knowingly Handling Food in an Unsafe Manner? If the answer is yes, you will need to engage the services of a specialist criminal lawyer. If found guilty of this charge the maximum penalty is a significant fine, and possibly imprisonment.