by Galbally Parker | Sep 11, 2023
An Intervention Order, whether it is a Family Violence Intervention Order or a Personal Safety Intervention Order, is a civil order. It does not form part of your criminal history. However, the penalties for breaching the Order are criminal and can result in charges...
by Galbally Parker | Sep 4, 2023
In Victoria, an accused can be charged with several different categories of assault related offences. The charge will depend on the circumstances of the alleged offending and the severity of the injury sustained by the victim. Assault offences are extremely prevalent...
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....
