In Western Australia, sexual penetration without consent is a serious criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913. The penalties for this offence are severe, with offenders facing up to 14 years in prison, or up to 20 years if aggravating factors are present. What is consent? For sexual activity to be lawful,…
Legal Age of Consent In Western Australia, the legal age of consent is 16 years. However, if the individual is in a position of authority over the person, such as a teacher or coach, the age of consent increases to 18 years. Consent Defined Consent is defined by law as freely and voluntarily given. Consent…
What is Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm? Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm (AOBH) is a serious offence under section 317 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 in Western Australia. It involves an assault that results in bodily harm to another person. This type of offence is treated seriously by the courts due to the physical…
Assaulting a public officer/ police officer in Western Australia is a significant offence with substantial penalties. If you have a weapon or are with others, you can receive up to 10 years imprisonment. Otherwise, your sentence could be up to seven years. Additionally, you can be fined up to $36,000. Penalties are at the discretion…
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…