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In Western Australia, there are new and harsher penalties in place to reflect the expected community standards for driving whilst using a mobile phone. Driving and using your phone: what are the risks? According to the Road Safety Commision, drivers who look at their phones while driving are three times more likely to be involved…
So, a criminal case is over and you’re found to be not guilty. What happens now? Here is everything you need to know about a not guilty verdict compensation. Legal basis for compensation in Australia All Australian states and territories (except the ACT) do not allow wrongfully convicted individuals to claim compensation through common law…
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 about the effects of a…
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 to protect you from someone…
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 trying by themselves. With this…
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 charge, it’s important to hire…
A warrant for arrest or a warrant to appear in court 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…
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 to a term of imprisonment.…
Criminal defence lawyers are known for being the diamond in the rough when going through a criminal case. A good defence lawyer can help move a case along in a way that everyone will have a decent outcome or at least better than trying by themselves. With this in mind, how important is it to…
Have you considered what it would take to fight and succeed at trial? In Australia, an accused is deemed to be innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and they must prove “beyond reasonable doubt” that all the elements of a charge has been satisfied. Conventionally, lawyers would devise a…