Going to Court for the First Time 

Going to Court for the First Time 

If you have been summonsed to Court for the first time, you may be justifiably nervous and unsure about what to do when you go to court for the first time. Criminal lawyers go to court all the time and sometimes we forget that, for others, it is a completely new and...
Mandatory Men’s Behaviour Change Programs 

Mandatory Men’s Behaviour Change Programs 

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the complex and sensitive issues surrounding family violence. As the community strives towards greater gender equality and safety, one critical aspect of this effort involves providing effective support for...
Crime in the Spotlight: Criminal Matters & the Media

Crime in the Spotlight: Criminal Matters & the Media

Criminal matters running through the Court have always attracted media attention. Crime is a hot topic in the media and, if you attend Court, you will see journalists in Court taking notes or outside Court filming for the news. Journalists can report on anything said...
The Reality of Going to Trial: 6 Facts You May Not Know

The Reality of Going to Trial: 6 Facts You May Not Know

Every day, accused people stand trial in front of a jury of their peers, who are charged with delivering a verdict on their guilt. It is a nerve-wracking time for an accused person and, in all likelihood, they have never gone through the process before.  Listed below...