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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 criminal law firm