Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
What would you do if you were arrested and taken into police custody? Few of us have stopped to consider this scenario apart from to hope it never happens. But at Gallant Law, we believe that everyone should be aware of their individual rights – including those... 
Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
At first glance, there seems to be something inherently heroic about the power to issue a citizen’s arrest. A citizen’s arrest allows any one of us to arrest a person we find committing an offence to stop the offence from continuing or ensure the offender... 
Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: being arrested is hugely stressful. At Gallant Law we firmly believe that everyone who comes into contact with the legal system should be treated fairly, lawfully and with respect. If you do get arrested, it’s vitally... 
Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The recent introduction of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and other matters) Bill 2019 has granted police wide and expansive powers to conduct DNA testing – including the power to take a DNA sample from someone who has not yet been charged with an offence. ...Feb 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
In this short video, our partner Lauren discusses the basics of when you should contact a lawyer. Below is a transcript if you prefer to read it! “If you’re charged with an offence, if police have served charges on you, give us a call before you’re...Feb 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
In this short video, our partner Lauren outlines some of the help and support services available for women who find themselves arrested. If you prefer to read the transcript please see below: “If you’re a woman that’s just been arrested or you find...