ARTICLE · 06 JULY 2026
Being charged with habitually consorting with recognised offenders in Queensland is a serious criminal matter carrying up to 3 years imprisonment. However, police cannot charge you simply for knowing someone with a criminal record—the prosecution must prove you received official warnings and continued to associate with at least two recognised offenders after those warnings.
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