What is Beyond Reasonable Doubt?

A private meeting between judge and complainant a miscarriage of justiceA recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of transparency and fairness in the administration of justice.On 5th September 2023, the Court of Appeal, presided over by Priest J JA, Walker J JA, and Taylor J JA, granted an…

VicRoads Medical ReviewIn Victoria, VicRoads is responsible for ensuring road safety.

Driving with a suspended licence in Victoria What is the maximum penalty for driving with a suspended licence?

Changes to Victoria’s Bail Act 1977Victoria’s bail laws are, without a doubt, the toughest in Australia.

What is ‘Revenge Porn’?Revenge porn is a type of image-based abuse in which intimate or sexually explicit photos or videos are shared or threatened to be shared online without the consent of those pictured.

The term sexting refers to the creation, sharing or sending of sexually explicit messages, naked images, photos or videos via the internet, a mobile phone, instant messaging or social media – often involving young people.

Child sexual abuse material charges Conduct related to child abuse material (or child pornography) is liable to sex offence charges under both Victorian and Commonwealth legislation.

What is Groping?Groping is defined as touching someone’s body in order to get sexual pleasure, usually when the person does not like it. The act can include touching someone’s buttocks, breasts, or genitals, either over or under clothing.

Professional Legal Privilege in Victoria: An Overview and Critical AnalysisProfessional legal privilege, often termed ‘lawyer-client privilege’, stands as one of the pillars of the legal profession.

What appears on a criminal record check?All Court appearances and outcomes of all criminal offences considered in court, from minor convictions to convictions for serious offences, are recorded by the Victorian Police on a database.

Unfortunately, if your car licence is suspended this also means that you cannot ride a motorcycle for the period of the suspension.