Criminal Lawyers Blog

The Standard of Proof When a person is charged with a criminal offence, the prosecution bears the legal burden of proving ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ that

A private meeting between judge and complainant a miscarriage of justice A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of transparency and fairness in

VicRoads Medical Review In Victoria, VicRoads is responsible for ensuring road safety and has the authority to request medical reports and conduct medical assessments to

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

Changes to Victoria’s Bail Act 1977 Victoria’s bail laws are, without a doubt, the toughest in Australia. No one is more aware of that than

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

What is Sexting? Sexting refers to the creation, sharing or sending of sexually explicit messages, naked images, photos or videos via the internet, a mobile

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

What is Groping? Groping is a general term that refers to the act of intentionally and sexually touching another person without their consent. The act

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

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

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

In Victoria if you have been disqualified/suspended from driving a motor vehicle you can still obtain a boat licence. This is because the RSA (Road

My licence is suspended. Can I drive in a different state? If your driver’s licence has been suspended or disqualified in any state in Australia,

What is the hearsay rule in criminal proceedings? Hearsay is evidence from a witness testifying what he or she has heard another person say about

What is a character reference for court? If you have to go to court, a character reference is an important tool used by criminal lawyers

What is the age of consent? Age of consent is the age at which a young person can legally consent to sexual activity. The age

Blackmail is illegal and is a criminal offence in all first world countries. In Victoria, blackmail is a criminal offence under section 87 of the