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Defending Against Drug Possession Charges
In Australia, it is illegal to be in possession of a drug of dependence. Depending on the quantity of the drug located on you by Police, you may also be charged with drug trafficking, which is a very serious offence and commonly results in a sentence of imprisonment....
The Basics of Filing an Appeal: What you need to know.
Have you received a criminal conviction, or sentence that you believe is unfair, unjust, or erroneous? Fortunately, you may have grounds to lodge an appeal. In Victoria, a person who has been convicted and sentenced in the Supreme Court, County Court or Magistrates...
The Impact Having a Criminal Record May Have on Your Life
You’ve been convicted of a criminal offence, and now have a criminal record. But what does this mean for you and your future? The potential effects of a criminal conviction do not stop once your case has been settled. Having a criminal record can have many negative...
How did we get here? A Human Source Management Bill 2023 which sanctifies corruption? Who knows?
How did we get here? Any person living in Victoria over the last three years will have heard of the scandal of ‘Lawyer X’. Nicola Gobbo was a criminal barrister who became a registered Police informer. She informed on her clients. She gave Police privileged...
Understanding Tax Fraud in Australia: Penalties and Defences
Tax fraud refers to the deliberate act of evading taxes or falsely claiming benefits from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) or the Victorian Tax Administration. Tax fraud is a criminal offence in both Commonwealth and Victoria, as outlined in the Commonwealth Criminal...
Executive Assistant / Office Administrator Required
We are a busy boutique criminal defence law practice located centrally in the Melbourne CBD. We are looking for an Executive Assistant and Office Manager to join our friendly and dynamic team. The role is full time and located in our modern Queen Street Office. We are...
Workplace Crime: When to Engage a Lawyer
Workplace related offending, which risk the health and safety of employees has been a part of our law for a very long time. WorkSafe investigates and prosecutes employers in circumstances where their workplaces pose a risk to their workers, or attendees, and when...
You’ve Been Arrested – 7 Things You Should Do Immediately
1. Stay Calm: This may be the hardest thing to achieve, but if achieved it will make all the difference. Remember that you must be arrested before you can be interviewed. The law says that this is required so that you have your rights read to you and so that you...
The Law Surrounding Different Assault Offences
Assault offences in Victoria range in seriousness from the lowest level offending, where a person may not even be touched during the course of an assault, through to attempted murder which is dealt with in the Supreme Court. Depending on the severity of the assault,...