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Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003
17When is someone cleared of an offence
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17 When is someone cleared of an offence For this Act, a person is cleared of an offence if— (a) an indictment for the offence lapses, or is withdrawn or struck out; or (b) a charge for the offence is withdrawn or discharged; or (c) the person is acquitted of the offence; or (d) the person’s conviction for the offence is quashed.