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
What types of penalties will you face for a driving offence?
Most of us will never have to deal with the criminal justice system in our lives - and that’s a good thing. And if you do, odds are it’s going Read more
The big differences between civil and criminal law
You might not know it, but there are two distinct “types” of law in Australia: Criminal law Civil law There are many things to consider when choosing a lawyer to Read more
New Melbourne Office for our CBD based Criminal Lawyers
We recently moved our Melbourne based Criminal Lawyers and Solicitors into our new office space. We are now even closer to the Courts as well as public transport! To get Read more
Annual Galbally Cup – Barristers vs Solicitors Football Match
The annual Galbally Cup was played on Sunday 13 October 2016 at Victoria Park. The event is sponsored by Reclink Australia and has the Victorian Bar playing against a team Read more
Need an IVO Lawyer in Melbourne?
We have a dedicated legal team who work solely with our IVO clients. Here at James Dowsley & Associates we have a dedicated Family Violence Intervention Order team based at Read more
Law Council of Victoria’s Legal Aid Rally 2016
Details of the Rally organised by the Law Council of Victoria. The Victorian organising committee is hosting a Legal Aid Rally at the County Court of Victoria on 17 May Read more
