by Galbally Parker | Jul 28, 2019
Follow the link to view video of the ruling handed down by the Supreme Court of Victoria on the Faruk Orman appeal. Video of Faruk Orman appeal ruling ©Supreme Court of Victoria. You can view the reasons given for the ruling in PDF format. The statement by Faruk Orman...
by Galbally Parker | Jul 26, 2019
The following is a statement from Faruk Orman on his release from prison today. “Today I am most grateful to have been released after over 12 years in custody. It has been an overwhelming experience for me and those close to me. After pleading not guilty at...
by Galbally Parker | Jun 22, 2018
The Team at Galbally Parker are pleased to announce the promotion of Ruth Parker to the role of Partner effective as of 1 July 2018. Ruth has worked within our office since September 2007, when she started as a law clerk and trained under the tutelage of Robert...
by Galbally Parker | Apr 19, 2017
The beginning of the legal year has seen the introduction of new legislation, which fundamentally changes aspects of the criminal law. The following is a summary of recent changes in the criminal law: Assaults relating to Custodial Officers The Crimes Legislation...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 17, 2017
Most people have never been in a situation where a loved one is held in custody and they must assist to prepare a Bail Application on their behalf. Often, when a person is first introduced into custody, they are held in ‘Police Custody’, either in the Melbourne...
by Galbally Parker | Mar 17, 2017
In the case of Re Application for Bail by Swain [2017] VSC 55, the Accused was charged with a number of offences including a breach of a family violence intervention order. The issue that arose before the Supreme Court was the definition of violence pursuant to...