Everything you need to know when facing a drink driving offence
In the few instances where most ordinary Australians do have to interact with the system, chances are that it’s a traffic offence such as speeding or running a red light. Read more
Ask our criminal lawyers: what happens when you breach an IVO?
Last week, our criminal lawyers in Frankston covered Interventions Orders (IVOs for short) and the role they play in family violence cases. In that particular blog, we covered the basics Read more
“I’ve been served an Intervention Order” – what does this mean?
The courts have many tools at their disposal. We’re all familiar with the court's power to impose fines and such as prison, community service and financial fines - one that Read more
How to apply for Legal Aid and find a Legal Aid lawyer
Everyone has the right to legal representation if they’ve been accused of committing a criminal offence. Unfortunately, if it were left entirely up to the market, many people would not Read more
What drug charges or penalties might you face in Victoria?
Did you know? In 2017, 15% of all prisoners in Australia were incarcerated for offences relating to illicit drugs. Illicit drug use is an issue worldwide for the vast majority Read more
What you need to do if you’ve been accused of sexual assault
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 200,000 of Australians experienced sexual assault in the leadup to 2020. That’s approximately 1.1% of the population - a jump from Read more
What’s the difference between theft, robbery and burglary?
What is the difference between theft, robbery, and burglary? While there’s a considerable amount of overlap between these three types of offences, they aren’t identical. The fact of the matter Read more
Ready for your first time in court? Here’s what you need to know
Each of us goes through a lot of “firsts” in our lives: first words, first job, first home - one “first” that most of us are eager to avoid however Read more
How our criminal lawyer helps you prepare for a police interview
Police interviews are a staple of crime dramas and procedurals. And as with many other aspects of legal practice, they’re also often misunderstood by those who have an interview coming Read more
