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The Final Phase of the Spent Conviction Scheme is here.
As of 1 July 2022, the final phase of the spent conviction scheme came into effect. This allows individuals with serious convictions, who have completed the relevant 'conviction free period', to apply to the Magistrates' Court to have the conviction spent. The...
Quarantine For Prisoners in Victoria
If you have a loved one experiencing quarantine in custody, or you are preparing to go into custody, you will be wondering about quarantine for prisoners in Victoria. We have heard countless stories of confused messaging regarding quarantine for prisoners, differing...
Community Corrections Orders (CCO’s)
What is a Community Corrections Order (CCO)? A community corrections order (‘CCO’) is an order that allows you to serve your sentence in the community. In the hierarchy of sentencing options available to a Judge or Magistrate, a Community Corrections Order is a more...
What is Diversion? And, how can it help me?
Diversion is a process by which a person charged with a relatively low-level offence can avoid a criminal record by going through the Diversion Program. This program requires you to take responsibility for the offending but does not thereafter impose any criminal...
We are Lawyers not Magicians…What to expect from your Criminal Defence Lawyer
When you are paying a professional to represent you, you deserve the best from them. However, it is worth pointing out that, at times, there will be factors outside of your criminal defence lawyer’s control which may affect your matter. The following is a guide to...
Your child has been contacted by Police – What do you do? A Guide for Parents.
The most anxious people we encounter in our practice as criminal defence lawyers are often not the client. They are the parents of the client, who have been contacted by Police out of the blue. This experience is particularly distressing if the client is a child or...
Part 1 of the Spent Conviction Scheme is HERE!
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It’s Never Just a “Chat” – A Guide to Navigating Records of Interview
Most of the time, contact with Police is fleeting and innocent. Like, when you need a statutory declaration witnessed or you are handing in a lost wallet. However, if you are a suspect in a criminal matter, the contact that you have with Police will not be fleeting...
How to choose the best Criminal Defence Lawyer for you –
Most people don’t ever think that they will ever need a Criminal Defence Lawyer. So, choosing the right one can feel like a daunting task and can come at a time in your life when you are overwhelmed and anxious. You need to find an appropriately experienced Criminal...