Heading to trial can be a nerve-wracking experience for even the calmest and most composed among us. While nervousness can make you uncomfortable, it does not control your words or actions. Through the last decade, we have utilized several non-binding concepts that may be useful to self-represented litigants and lawyers themselves.
It is easy to mix up legal terms, especially when they sound similar or are used during a stressful time like an arrest. Understanding what bail actually is, and how it works in Western Australia, can make a difficult situation a little clearer and help you understand your options. In Western Australia, the law in…
Breaching a restraining order in Western Australia is a criminal offence under the Restraining Orders Act 1997 (WA). Restraining orders are issued to protect individuals who may be at risk of violence, threats, intimidation or harassment. The courts treat breaches very seriously, and penalties can include heavy fines and imprisonment. When a person deliberately fails…
In Western Australia, persons convicted of sexual offences must be placed on a registry known as the Community Protection Offender Register or simply the Register. The registry is governed under The Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004.
It can be challenging to divide some of the points of law, especially when defining terms. Additionally, it is common for people to mix up terms and phrases that seem similar.
So many legal terms are casually used and interchanged that it is difficult to define many of these phrases. An example of this would be the terms murder and manslaughter. You may have heard both terms, but do you know the difference? The Definitions of Murder and Manslaughter Murder is defined as the deliberate…
Many Western Australian driving offences are not court matters. Lesser violations receive consequences of fines or demerits. However, some offences are so significant the authorities cannot dismiss them with light consequences. This is where losing the ability to drive for the rest of your life legally comes into the situation.
Being arrested is an extraordinarily stressful event, especially if you are not aware that you have committed a crime. For this reason, it is vital for Western Australian citizens to be mindful of their rights and what is inappropriate behaviour, both on your part and the part of the arresting officers.
No one expects to be in trouble with the law. However, if you are in a situation where you are facing jail time or huge fines, it is vital for you to hire an expert in criminal law. An accused is entitled to legal representation and legal advice. Whilst a matter may appear simple, there…
Often, legal terms with precise meanings are used interchangeably in casual conversation. However, Australian law is clear in its differentiation between common assault and domestic violence.