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Preparing for Prison

Preparing for Prison

The basis of the advice we give to clients preparing for prison, the insights that have been shared by clients past and present, are outlined in this article. In the first episode of Orange is the New Black, the protagonist, Piper Chapman, is taken into custody at a...

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A Guide to Fines Victoria Matters

A Guide to Fines Victoria Matters

Our office is contacted on an almost daily basis in relation to Fines Victoria matters. Usually, we are contacted when the fines have progressed to the process of penalty notice or sanction and the client has been contacted in relation to the outstanding fines (which...

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You have been called up for Jury Duty. Why is it important?

You have been called up for Jury Duty. Why is it important?

Jury duty is one of the few obligations placed on citizens in a democracy. Apart from paying our taxes and voting in elections, individual citizens are not regularly called up to actively engage in the democratic process. Jury duty is important because it is a...

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Case Conferencing with Police Prosecutors: A Quick Guide

Case Conferencing with Police Prosecutors: A Quick Guide

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, being prosecuted in the summary stream of the Magistrates’ Court, the first thing you should do is contact an experienced criminal lawyer to discuss your case. It goes without saying that an experienced criminal lawyer...

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