by Galbally Parker | Jan 3, 2022
Diversion is a process by which a person charged with a relatively low-level offence can avoid a criminal record by going through the Diversion Program. This program requires you to take responsibility for the offending but does not thereafter impose any criminal...
by Galbally Parker | Dec 20, 2021
When you are paying a professional to represent you, you deserve the best from them. However, it is worth pointing out that, at times, there will be factors outside of your criminal defence lawyer’s control which may affect your matter. The following is a guide to...
by Galbally Parker | Dec 13, 2021
The most anxious people we encounter in our practice as criminal defence lawyers are often not the client. They are the parents of the client, who have been contacted by Police out of the blue. This experience is particularly distressing if the client is a child or...
by Galbally Parker | Dec 1, 2021
We are thrilled that the first part of the Spent Conviction Scheme commences today – 1 December 2021! This legislation means that mistakes of the past do not have to impact on your future. It allows you to, essentially, expunge your criminal record. This is what...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 29, 2021
Most of the time, contact with Police is fleeting and innocent. Like, when you need a statutory declaration witnessed or you are handing in a lost wallet. However, if you are a suspect in a criminal matter, the contact that you have with Police will not be fleeting...
by Galbally Parker | Nov 22, 2021
Most people don’t ever think that they will ever need a Criminal Defence Lawyer. So, choosing the right one can feel like a daunting task and can come at a time in your life when you are overwhelmed and anxious. You need to find an appropriately experienced Criminal...
