Created on: 22.10.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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,…
Created on: 22.10.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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….
Created on: 20.10.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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…
Created on: 03.10.14 | Updated on: 09.09.25
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 offender…
Created on: 30.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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…
Created on: 29.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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…
Created on: 26.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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…
Created on: 21.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
What is the penalty for Fraud or Obtain Benefit by Deception? What is Fraud or Obtaining a Benefit by Deception? Fraud is a criminal offence that essentially requires the prosecution to prove that you…
Created on: 19.09.14 | Updated on: 23.05.25
When charged with drink driving, whether it is special, novice, low, mid, or high range drink driving, it is important to know your rights in defending against the charge. Drink driving convictions can result in…
Created on: 19.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
What is the penalty for driving under influence of drugs? With the increase in “mobile drug testing” units, operated by Police, the offence of driving under the influence of drugs is becoming more common in…
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