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Have you ever wondered why so much about law seems “technical”.  Courtroom dramas are full of lawyers jumping up and down saying “objection, your Honour”, and then the judge responding “Overruled” or “Sustained”. You can spend hours, even days, in a court and hear...

1. You don’t have to attend a Police Station as soon as Police contact you Police can get a warrant and come and arrest you. Everyone knows that. However, where they don’t have sufficient grounds for a warrant, or don’t want to come unannounced, they will contact you...

1. You need to be told that you are under arrest and presented with a warrant (if it exists) Law enforcement can arrest you via two avenues; A Warrant; or Where the person is found to be committing an offence and where the Police member believes on reasonable grounds...

Applying for bail after being remanded in custody is a uniquely confusing and stressful experience for an accused person and their family. The process of making the application will depend on a number of factors, including: The offence alleged; Whether the accused was...

Choosing a Criminal Defence Lawyer to represent you or your loved one is a significant decision to make. Not only are you trusting your lawyer to give you the best legal advice, you are also trusting them to make the best decisions in your case, to stay on top of...

Murder and manslaughter are two forms of homicide. Homicide is a blanket term for offences which cause the death of another person. Both murder and manslaughter involve the death of another human being. Both are serious offences which inevitably carry with them...

Having a criminal record can negatively affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their ability to obtain finance. Financial lenders, and most particularly banks, have received significant negative attention through the media. The Financial Service Royal...

In Victoria, there are two kinds of appeal:  Conviction appeals; and Sentence appeals.  Most appeals are progressed through the Court of Appeal where there has been a Trial or Plea in the County Court of Victoria or Supreme Court of Victoria. However, there are also...

For most people, an Initial Consultation with a Criminal Defence Lawyer is the first time that they have come into contact with the criminal justice system. Most have usually never had to engage the services of a Criminal Defence Lawyer and do not know what to expect...