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.
Western Australia is known for having some of the harshest drug offence penalties anywhere. The laws regarding drug charges are complex, and penalties range from small fines and jail time to stiff penalties, including fines in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and lengthy prison terms depending on the circumstances surrounding the charges.
It is distressing when you find yourself in a situation where you are a victim of violence or are made to fear for your safety. However, it is unimaginably awful when you know and cares about the person causing you the pain.
Finding yourself in legal trouble is both frightening and highly stressful. Adding to the search for the right criminal lawyer, this can push the calmest person to the brink. While there is no single formula to determine what you should look for in a lawyer, there are several factors that you should consider when making…
Affray is the name given to the charge involving the use or threat of unlawful violence against another person in public where the circumstances are likely to cause fear. According to Section 71 of Western Australian Criminal Code, a person who is, or in view of, a public place takes part in a fight with…
In Western Australia, there are several types of assault charges, and the penalty may depend on the severity of the offending. In some cases, an offender can be sentenced to an immediate term of imprisonment and that imprisonment may be mandatory even if the offender has good antecedents. However, experienced criminal lawyers can help you…
Legal terms for crimes can be really hard to understand at times, as it is often very technical and specialised terms used in the legal industry. Being able to understand legal terminology might be the first step when reading a legal document or preparing for a court appearance. Why is knowing legal terms in criminal…
Navigating through a trial hearing process can be complex and convoluted. However, this should not deter you from performing the best you can at trial. Whether you are an accused giving evidence or a witness called to give evidence, you must be in the best condition possible when you appear in Court. The processes and…
Driving carelessly on the roads is not just dangerous to the driver and the community, it’s also an offence. According to Section 62 of the Road Traffic Act WA (henceforth: the Act): “Every person who drives a motor vehicle without due care and attention commits an offence”. A traffic offence is a form of a…
If your licence has been disqualified for any reason, or you are facing a disqualification based on a recent incident – you can apply to keep your licence and continue to drive. The extraordinary driver’s licence (EDL) is granted at the court’s discretion and is only granted under a limited number of circumstances. But what…