Articles
Fingerprints and DNA – Know your rights, or lack thereof…
If you are a person of interest to police or have been charged with a crime, chances are that they will want your fingerprints and DNA. Over the past few years, their power to take these from you has increased. Here is what you need to know courtesy of our criminal...
The Psychology Behind Criminal Behaviour: Insights for Crafting Defence Strategies
Psychology plays a significant part for criminal defense lawyers in preparing for criminal trials and crafting defence strategies. The psychology of the accused, and how the alleged offending may be seen by a jury determining their case, are important factors which...
MyGov Fraud – An Emerging Cybercrime
Cybercrime is a constantly evolving area of offending, which can often involve individuals who would not otherwise offend and who have no prior criminal history, but who are technologically savvy. Increasingly, cyber crime offenders are younger people who are...
Review of Victoria’s Proposed Anti-Protest Laws
In the wake of increased political protests across the state of Victoria in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, on 17 December 2024, Premier Jacinta Allan announced that the Victorian Parliament would be proposing new laws to better regulate protests across the...
What Does a Criminal Lawyer Do?
Navigating the legal system can feel daunting, especially if you're facing criminal charges. With so much at stake, it’s common to feel uncertain about your rights and the legal options available. This is where criminal lawyers provide essential support. What does a...
Committal Hearings: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of Them
When a person is charged with an indictable offence that cannot be prosecuted in the summary stream of the Magistrates’ Court, the charge (or charges) will proceed through the indictable stream of the Magistrates’ Court. These kinds of matters are the more serious...
Preparing Documents for Court: The Dangers of Relying on False Material
It should go without saying that court proceedings are serious proceedings and should be treated as such. Every day, individuals rely upon documents in court for a number of reasons. They may rely on documents, such as lawyer letters, to request an adjournment of a...
Dealing with Unpaid Infringement Notices through Fines Victoria
The enforcement of infringements in Victoria is governed under the Infringements Act 2006 (‘the Act’). Fines Victoria is the relevant government agency that deals with infringement notices pursuant to the Act. If you have recently become aware of unpaid infringement...
Suspension of Solar Victoria Retailers from the Solar Homes Program
Workplace related crime and occupational health and safety offences are being dealt with in an increasingly serious manner in recent times. Given the regulatory environments that different occupations operate within, the impact of prosecutions for breaches of...
International Extraditions: A Ready Reckoner
Since a suspect has been arrested overseas in relation to the murder of two women in Easy Street, Collingwood, in 1977 (the ‘Easy Street Murders’), there has been a public interest in international extradition and how that operates in Australia. At Galbally Parker...