by Galbally Parker | Aug 28, 2023
Reforms have been implemented to reshape the way sexual violence is addressed in Victoria. In a proactive move, the state government has sanctioned modifications to the Crimes Act 1958, paving the way for the adoption of an affirmative consent model. This pivotal...
by Galbally Parker | Aug 21, 2023
The Criminal Justice Diversion Program (CJDP) is a sentencing option commonly utilised in the Magistrates’ Court for low-level offending and for first time defendants. Under the program, a Magistrate will order the defendant to fulfil conditions aimed at their...
by Galbally Parker | Jul 24, 2023
The technological landscape of criminal law is constantly changing, which requires defence lawyers to be adaptable. In the last few years alone, tech developments have impacted the way that evidence is collected, produced, and relied on in criminal cases....
by Galbally Parker | Jul 17, 2023
With the Andrew’s Government recently implementing plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 and to 14 years old by 2027, it is a pertinent time to assess the contentious social issue that is ‘Youth Crime’. By now, every Victorian has seen news...
by Galbally Parker | Jul 10, 2023
The correlation between those suffering from mental health conditions and those implicated in the criminal justice system is irrefutable. This unique intersection is well documented and has extensive impacts, ranging from potential defences for an offender suffering...
