by Galbally Parker | Feb 20, 2024
When an accused person pleads guilty to a criminal offence in a court, they are formally making a concession that the prosecution can prove the elements of the offence to the criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt. Although a plea of guilty does not...
by Galbally Parker | Feb 12, 2024
More often than not, you will not have advance notice that you are going to be arrested. However, if you are fortunate enough to know in advance that Police may seek to question you, then you have an opportunity to educate and prepare yourself for this process....
by Galbally Parker | Feb 5, 2024
The law surrounding sexual offences, particularly issues of consent in prosecutions for alleged sex crimes, is complex and constantly evolving. Consent is a fraught and complex issue for law makers, because of our increased understanding of sexual assault and because...
by Galbally Parker | Jan 29, 2024
Burglary, robbery, and various property and theft-related offences are frequently prosecuted in the courts, particularly in the Magistrates’ Court. These kinds of offenses range from low-level thefts such as shop thefts to more serious cases such as aggravated...
by Galbally Parker | Jan 22, 2024
From the moment that Police commence an investigation, they will start compiling materials, some of which will ultimately form part of the brief of evidence if the person is charged. The brief of evidence contains the materials which the Police will rely upon in their...
