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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...

The presumption of innocence in criminal cases is one of the most of important tenants of the criminal law. It also fundamentally underpins the operation of democracy in countries such as Australia. The History of the Presumption of Innocence The phrase “presumed...

Speaking to the police can be a daunting proposition, especially if it is in relation to an alleged crime that you are accused of having committed. Whilst it is true that anything you say to the police can be used against you, depending on the facts of your case there...

Contesting criminal charges and preparing for a criminal trial is a stressful and overwhelming experience for an accused person. This article hopes to outline what you can expect when preparing to go to trial. What happens before a trial? If you are planning to plead...

Being accused of perpetrating family violence is a very serious allegation. This article will outline how to defend against false allegations of family violence.  What is ‘Family Violence’? Firstly, it is important to know what is considered family violence. Family...

Confiscation orders are often an ancillary consequence suffered by defendants in criminal proceeds. Pursuant to the Confiscation Act 1997 (Vic), individuals charged with criminal offences, as well as their family members and partners, can have their property...

Proliferation in the use of online social media continues to have substantial implications for criminal cases in Australia. Social media has impacted criminal cases in a number of ways, ranging from criminal investigations, to being used as evidence in a prosecution...