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Interview on Faruk Orman appeal
The interview with Ruth Parker was broadcast on ABCs Drive Program Wednesday 26th June at 4:00 pm. It runs for 7 minutes, 14 seconds. Gangland getaway driver Faruk Orman 'very emotional' after appeal bid granted, lawyer says Gangland killer Faruk...
Faruk Orman Lawyer says talkback radio call was vital
Having spent more than a decade in prison for a murder he insisted he did not commit, Faruk Orman's case was broken open when his lawyer Ruth Parker was running late for work and turned on the radio. Read the rest of the story on the ABC News website:...
Supreme Court of Victoria Faruk Orman appeal ruling
Follow the link to view video of the ruling handed down by the Supreme Court of Victoria on the Faruk Orman appeal. Video of Faruk Orman appeal ruling ©Supreme Court of Victoria. You can view the reasons given for the ruling in PDF format. The statement by Faruk Orman...
Statement of Faruk Orman
The following is a statement from Faruk Orman on his release from prison today. "Today I am most grateful to have been released after over 12 years in custody. It has been an overwhelming experience for me and those close to me. After pleading not guilty at Trial and...
Galbally Parker Welcomes First Female Partner
The Team at Galbally Parker are pleased to announce the promotion of Ruth Parker to the role of Partner effective as of 1 July 2018. Ruth has worked within our office since September 2007, when she started as a law clerk and trained under the tutelage of Robert...
Critical Changes to Criminal Law & Sentencing Law
The beginning of the legal year has seen the introduction of new legislation, which fundamentally changes aspects of the criminal law. The following is a summary of recent changes in the criminal law: Assaults relating to Custodial Officers The Crimes Legislation...
Bail Application Information Guide
Most people have never been in a situation where a loved one is held in custody and they must assist to prepare a Bail Application on their behalf. Often, when a person is first introduced into custody, they are held in ‘Police Custody’, either in the Melbourne...
The Definition of ‘Violence’ in Bail Cases arising from Charges of Breach Family Violence Intervention Order
In the case of Re Application for Bail by Swain [2017] VSC 55, the Accused was charged with a number of offences including a breach of a family violence intervention order. The issue that arose before the Supreme Court was the definition of violence pursuant to...
Important New Practice Notes in Effect
For all those practitioners who utilise our website for up to date legal information, please be advised that there are now new practice notes in effect for the relevant Courts and Jurisdictions: Magistrates’ Court of Victoria – Fast Tracking of Family Violence...