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In Victoria, an accused can be charged with several different categories of assault related offences. The charge will depend on the circumstances of the alleged offending and the severity of the injury sustained by the victim. Assault offences are extremely prevalent...

Reforms have been implemented to reshape the way sexual violence is addressed in Victoria. In a proactive move, the state government has sanctioned modifications to the Crimes Act 1958, paving the way for the adoption of an affirmative consent model. This pivotal...

The Criminal Justice Diversion Program (CJDP) is a sentencing option commonly utilised in the Magistrates’ Court for low-level offending and for first time defendants. Under the program, a Magistrate will order the defendant to fulfil conditions aimed at their...

The technological landscape of criminal law is constantly changing, which requires defence lawyers to be adaptable. In the last few years alone, tech developments have impacted the way that evidence is collected, produced, and relied on in criminal cases....

With the Andrew’s Government recently implementing plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 and to 14 years old by 2027, it is a pertinent time to assess the contentious social issue that is ‘Youth Crime’. By now, every Victorian has seen news...

The correlation between those suffering from mental health conditions and those implicated in the criminal justice system is irrefutable. This unique intersection is well documented and has extensive impacts, ranging from potential defences for an offender suffering...

It can be difficult to navigate the criminal justice system alone. Therefore, if you have been charged with a criminal offence, hiring an experienced criminal defence lawyer is an essential first step. Your lawyer will be able to help you understand what your rights...

As science advances, the role of forensic evidence in criminal defence cases increases. It can also be a deal breaker in a criminal case. Forensic evidence in criminal cases include the more commonly known types of forensic evidence: DNA analysis, fingerprint...

The term ‘White-Collar Crime’ encompasses a wide array of charges ranging from bribery and corruption, fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and embezzlement that occur in corporate or government settings. White-collar crimes are different to ‘corporate crimes’, as...