by Galbally Parker | Jan 14, 2021
The Justice Legislation Amendment (Criminal Appeals) Bill 2019 was passed by the Andrews Government in 2019 with the changes coming into effect as of July 1 2020. The key change of this bill was the abolishment of De Novo appeals. What are De Novo Appeals? De Novo...
by Galbally Parker | Oct 28, 2020
If your loved one is in custody, you need to know how to apply for bail and how to maximise your prospects of success. It goes without saying that you should immediately engage an experienced and competent criminal defence lawyer to represent your loved one or...
by Galbally Parker | Oct 22, 2020
The appeal of our client, Zlate Cvetanovski, in relation to his conviction for drug offences as part of Operation Posse has been conceded by the Director of Public Prosecutions on the basis that there was a substantial miscarriage of justice in his case. The basis for...
by Galbally Parker | Aug 5, 2020
COVID- SAFE PLAN FOR GALBALLY PARKER LAWYERS Under Stage 4 ‘Stay at Home’ Restrictions announced by the Victorian Government, criminal defence law practices like ‘Galbally Parker Lawyers’ remain Open (for on-site work) so long as we have a COVID-Safe plan in order to...
by Galbally Parker | Apr 27, 2020
On 24 April 2020, the COVID 19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 came into law in the State of Victoria. This has, for the time being, changed the criminal justice system to accommodate social distancing measures as a result of the pandemic This article acts as a...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 20, 2020
This afternoon an open letter was sent to the Australian Governments and posted online. It was signed by a long list of individuals and organisations who are stakeholders in the Criminal Justice System and Prisons. Ruth Parker of our office signed on behalf of our...
