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 killing…
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.
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…
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