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It is a difficult task to adequately describe the abilities and aptitude of a barrister like Ruth Shann. Her praises are sung by criminal defence lawyers and judiciary alike. Her successes have been significant and many high profile. Yet she is only 36 years...

Understanding the Criminal Process – Unless you have been through it before, you will likely be very confused with the criminal process. Often, which direction your matter takes depends on a number of factors, including the strength of the evidence and how you want to...

Any person who has been incarcerated for any period of time understands the incredible impact that this deprivation of liberty has on the individual. Every person admitted into custody, whether it is their first time or not, finds their initial introduction into...

The Court Court has welcomed its recent appointment, Her Honour Judge Sara Hinchey, to the bench. Judge Hinchey commenced her appointment on 4 June 2015. Judge Hinchey, previously of the Victorian Bar, is an experienced advocate, in both the civil and criminal...

Since the introduction of the Independent Broadbased Anti-Corruption Commission Act (2011), IBAC has commenced investigations in to corruption at various levels of government and within government agencies. It is independent and has significant powers to investigate...

Family violence is a very significant issue in Victoria. Criminal offences, particularly those between domestic partners or in a family setting, come before the Courts at all levels regularly. The Andrews Government went to the last election and made promises in...

Driving offences and, in particular, drink driving and (most recently) drug driving matters are particularly common in the Magistrates’ Courts around Victoria. In most cases, it is a case of exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol in your blood (exceeding...

Do you require a National Police Check and you are concerned about old convictions? National Police Checks are used more and more by potential employers, community groups and foreign embassies for a host of purposes. According to statistics released by the Victoria...