I have been charged with theft offences. My car and bank accounts have been restrained. What will happen to them if they end up being confiscated?
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Answer by Andrea Stein, Brisbane 4000 QLD
- The funds generated by the confiscation of property and assets are held by the state or federal government.
- The government then decides how these funds will be distributed back into the community. The funds are commonly used to pay for projects and enforcement relating to crime prevention.