by Galbally Parker | Apr 24, 2023
Murder remains amongst the most serious offences a person can be charged with in Victoria. So, what actually is murder? And what are the different degrees you can be charged under? Legal definition of Murder In Victoria, murder is a crime defined at common law. This...
by Galbally Parker | Apr 17, 2023
When most of us reflect on the criminal justice system, we draw upon the knowledge we received from our favourite courtroom dramas. There is the police investigation, with witnesses and suspects being interrogated and public arrests being made. It then skips to the...
by Galbally Parker | Apr 4, 2023
If you have never worked in the legal profession, but have been charged with a criminal offence, it can be difficult to know who should represent you and what they should be doing. In Victoria, the ethical duties of your criminal lawyer is governed by Legal Profession...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 30, 2023
If you are facing a trial in court, it is natural to be anxious. However, strong you think your case or defence is, perhaps something has been missed. As we say in a separate article on the adversarial system, court cases in our tradition include tactics and...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 16, 2023
People who enter a court for the first time are often surprised at how arguments go backwards and forwards between one side and the other. Whether it is a criminal case or a civil case (such as a claim for damages) the judge or magistrate might be silent for long...
