by Galbally Parker | Dec 14, 2023
The killing of one person by another, whether intentional or otherwise, is dealt with very seriously by the Courts. Of course, where a person (without a lawful excuse) intentionally kills another person, this amounts to common law murder, which is the most serious...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 27, 2023
Non-citizens in Australia, including permanent residents, risk deportation if they commit offences that result in a term of imprisonment. Under the Migration Act, the Minister for Immigration or their delegate is empowered to deport non-citizens with a criminal record...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 20, 2023
Being convicted of a crime, regardless of how serious that crime is, can be extremely distressing and confronting for an accused. These feelings are heightened when the circumstances of that conviction appear to be unfair, or the result of external prejudice, which...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 13, 2023
The term ‘Criminal Damage’ encompasses an array of property damage related offences. Under Victorian Law, these offences can have serious implications, including imprisonment. Foremost, in Victoria criminal damage and related offences are outlawed pursuant to Division...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 8, 2023
One often unexpected consequence of pleading guilty to certain types of criminal offending is that property in which the offender has an equitable interest (ownership) can be restrained for a number of purposes. This can happen at any time during the proceedings, but...
