Have You Been Charged? Contact Us for Legal Advice Have you been charged with unlawful wounding? It is vital for you to understand that this offence is significant and carries a punishment of up to five years in jail. If the offence is aggravated, the maximum jail sentence is seven years. The Criminal Code Act…
Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death or Grievous Bodily Harm The offence known as Dangerous Driving Causing Death or Grievous Bodily Harm is an extremely serious charge that carries severe consequences if convicted. The Western Australian Road Traffic Act 1974 – Sect 59 sets these penalties as varying under the circumstances unique to individual cases. Because the…
Stalking is a serious criminal offence in Western Australia identified by the pursuit of another person with the intent to intimidate them. The offence carries consequences that include fines or jail time. However, the burden of proof is on the prosecution, and the experienced experts at WN Legal understand what is necessary to defend these…
There are many factors that can affect the sentencing process and the range of likely sentencing outcomes. During Sentencing, the Court Considers the Following Factors: The prior good character of a person; The circumstances of offending; The aggravating factors; The mitigating factors; The seriousness of offending. The insight of the offender; Whether the offender shows…
WN Legal can assist and represent you in the removal of life disqualification of your driver’s licence. Please note that an initial consultation for the removal of your life disqualification will incur a cost of $385 an hour or $175 for half an hour. Our free initial consultation is only tailored to criminal and restraining order…
I need help! I have been assaulted/ someone has said (or done) something that affected me! Where do I go, and what do I do now? Under the right circumstances, and with the right facts, the Court offers protection to victims of abuse. The Restraining Orders Act (1997) WA (‘Restraining Orders Act’) states that…
What is the difference between a Violence Restraining and a Misconduct Restraining Order? You will need to satisfy different criteria/elements in a violence restraining order as compared to a misconduct restraining order. In basic terms, a violence restraining order has a more ‘stringent set of elements as compared to a misconduct restraining order. However, if…
Mobile Phone Use While Driving I was caught driving while using a mobile phone but I was not even holding the mobile phone. It was on my lap! What do I do? Under regulation 265 of the Road Traffic Code 2000 (WA), a driver of the vehicle must not use a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving, or…
What is Drink Driving/Driving Under Influence (DUI)? Drink driving refers to the act of driving a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol above the blood alcohol concentration (‘BAC’) threshold. The BAC is the measurement of the number of grams of alcohol in 100ml of blood. If you are a driver of a vehicle, the police may take…
Reckless Driving & Dangerous Driving Offences I am charged with Reckless Driving and/or Dangerous Driving. What is the difference between Dangerous Driving as compared to Careless Driving or Reckless Driving? What does the Prosecution need to prove to find me guilty for Dangerous Driving or Reckless Driving? In generic terms, Careless Driving carries a lighter…
Want to pursue a legal career in a boutique law practice? WN Legal is currently advertising for the following position: Criminal Defence Lawyer (Junior to Senior). Check out our careers page to learn more.