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…