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Restraining orders can drastically change your life as you know it. With impacts on your relationship, family, mental health, job, being unprepared for such an outcome can be devastating. But does a restraining order affect your record? And how about contesting a restraining order? Here’s everything you need to know... Read More

In this episode, Khew and Amy discuss different types of violence restraining orders (VROs), and how the laws surrounding them have been recently updated. Here’s some background info before you get stuck in.  What is a Violence restraining order? Essentially, a violence restraining order is a court order that works... Read More

Criminal defence lawyers are known for being the diamond in the rough when it comes to facing the law. Finding a lawyer with a good defence record can help move a case along in a way that everyone will have a decent outcome or at least be better off than... Read More

Navigating the criminal law when facing a drug charge can be stressful. Depending on the kind of drug and the quantity in question, consequences vary from hefty fines and community service to jail time or a combination of both. If you or someone in your family is facing a drug... Read More

A warrant for arrest can come in many different forms, and for various reasons. Police in Western Australia can make an arrest with or without one. And while most arrests happen in the spur of the moment and with no warrant on hand, a Justice of the Peace can issue... Read More

Often during a breakup, the last thing you want to be thinking about is the property and who’s getting what. But the legalities surrounding the division of personal property and in particular real-estate, are all very much a part of the process, as painful and confusing as it may be.... Read More

Criminal sentencing is a complex process and can involve several factors that will ultimately affect the outcome. Generally, there are a few possible avenues open to judges for sentencing, these include: Monetary Fine. By far the most common, a fine can accompany a term of imprisonment or be an alternative... Read More

WN Legal is extremely pleased to announce Ms Veenela Veerasamy’s appointment as a board member to the OVIS Community Services, which has been the primary provider of family and domestic violence services in the Peel region (initially as Pat Thomas House) for over 30 years. OVIS Community Service’s purpose and... Read More