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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…