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...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 8, 2023
Plea bargaining commonly refers to the discussions that occur between the prosecution and defence regarding an accused persons likely plea, and the possible negotiation of charge/s, case facts and or the crowns’ sentencing submissions. The primary aim of these...
