Nov 26, 2020 | Criminal Law
In Victoria, if you choose to plead guilty or if you are found guilty of a criminal offence you may get a conviction on your record even if you are not facing jail time or paying a fine. Sentencing without a conviction Occasionally, depending on the nature of the...
Oct 21, 2020 | Criminal Law
When people are accused of a crime, they worry about the punishment they might receive. Many first-time offenders are relieved when they receive a criminal conviction but no sentence, yet a conviction can be more of a punishment than a gaol sentence. Consequences of...