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For a number of years, and particularly since the tragic events which unfolded in Bourke Street, Melbourne, in 2017, the issue of bail has been a contentious and political issue. More recently, the death of Veronica Nelson in custody (and the subsequent coronial...

Self defence is a commonly used defence in Victoria for charges relating to assault, and in some cases, manslaughter, and murder. Originally a common law defence, self defence was codified in the Victorian Crimes Act 1958 in 2005. Since then, provisions have been...

In Victoria, there are different offences that relate to the unlawful killing of another person. Aside from murder, these include: Voluntary manslaughter; Involuntary manslaughter; Single punch manslaughter (King hit manslaughter); Workplace manslaughter; and Suicide...

One of the most common questions criminal lawyers get asked from our clients’ family members is in relation to providing the court a surety for the accused’s bail. For many, providing a surety will feel like a very big decision and you may be overwhelmed, particularly...

In the last five years, since the Royal Commission into the Banking Sector, we have seen the introduction of individual ‘de-banking’. ‘De-banking’ is a process by which your bank refuses to continue to service you. This means that they can refuse to allow you to...

Before diving into the details of Navigating Police Questioning in Part 2, check out Part 1 to build a solid foundation on your legal rights and protections. There are several additional rules and procedures that the police are required to follow when questioning a...

Being approached by the police can be extremely intimidating, especially if you’re unaware of your legal rights when being approached, questioned, detained, and arrested by the police. However, fear not, as Part 1 of this guide will prepare you in any given situation....

The Coroner’s Court plays a pivotal role in the Victorian justice system. Coroners are judicial officers who are responsible for the independent investigation of all reportable deaths and fires. Each year, Victoria’s coroners independently investigate roughly 6,500...

The Victorian legal system has strong safeguards in place against workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination. This is evidenced by the Victorian WorkSafe Authority having prosecutorial powers through provisions within the Occupational Health and Safety Act...