Dec 13, 2020 | Criminal Law
When you watch television shows you sometimes see a person appealing a decision made by a court. While it looks easy on TV, in real life, an appeal is a bit more of a process. What is an appeal? An appeal is a procedure that allows someone to challenge a decision made... 
Dec 3, 2020 | Criminal Law
Within Victoria’s Court System, there are several different courts and tribunals. Their role is to interpret the law, settle disputes, and impose penalties on those that have broken the law. The courts in Victoria are the: Magistrates’ Court County Court... 
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... 
Oct 7, 2020 | Criminal Law
Social media platforms allow people to stay in touch, connect with people and businesses that they share common interests with, share their business information with, find information, or express their opinion. With the current restrictions in Melbourne and Geelong it... 
Sep 16, 2020 | Criminal Law
With people staying at home more than usual to slow the spread of COVID19, there may be an increased risk of experiencing family violence or abuse. What is family violence? Emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical or sexual abuse and coercive and controlling...