Updated on: 16.06.24
What constitutes a fail to submit to breath analysis? A “breath analysis” is a procedure that is undertaken by Police at the Police station, following your arrest for a DUI related offence. This comes after…
Updated on: 24.06.24
Local Court Procedure in a Defended Hearing Here is an article that explains, very generally, the main aspects of a Local Court Criminal Hearing. Local Court Procedure before the Hearing Date The Service…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the interlock program? The interlock program was introduced in 2003 to allow those convicted of drink driving offences to continue driving, following a short period of disqualification. An RMS (RTA) Interlock Device…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What are the benefits of character references for court? When should I use a character reference for court? A character reference is usually used in sentencing proceedings, where an accused person has pleaded guilty,…
Updated on: 18.06.24
What is the penalty for cultivating cannabis? The penalty for cultivating cannabis depends on how many plants were allegedly cultivated. There are four levels of cultivation in Australian law, and we will describe each here….
Updated on: 24.06.24
What happens if I don’t complete my community service? What is a community service order? Community service orders are handed our by our courts as an alternative to full time jail. Before you are…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What happens if I breach my suspended sentence? What is a suspended sentence? A suspended sentence is a sentence from the court to a term of imprisonment, however suspended, on the condition that the…
Updated on: 17.06.24
The Defence of Necessity The defence of necessity in criminal law is where the defendant is arguing that it was necessary for them to commit a crime, and there argues that the accused person…
Updated on: 18.06.24
When can a court grant an AVO? The court can grant an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) to a Person In Need Of Protection (PINOP). They are granted if the court is satisfied that the PINOP…
Updated on: 18.06.24
What is malicious damage to property? The charge of intentionally or recklessly destroy damage property (also known as Malicious Damage to Property) is laid when you: Intentionally or recklessly destroyed or damaged property; Which belonged…
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