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In Victoria, drivers can be charged for driving while impaired by any drug, including illicit, prescription and non-prescription drugs and medications. Drivers can also be

In Victoria, you can be charged if you refuse a saliva sample for an oral fluid test under section 49(1)(eb) of the Road Safety Act

In Victoria, and across Australia, possessing or trafficking anabolic steroids is illegal without a prescription or legal authority. This article covers the legalities, penalties, and

Non-Fatal Strangulation Victoria In response to the recognition of the dangers posed by non-fatal strangulation in family violence contexts, the Victorian Government has introduced new

As the use of medicinal cannabis continues to grow in Victoria, it is crucial for patients to be aware of the legal implications associated with

Doli Incapax and the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria The law in each jurisdiction in Australia provides a conclusive presumption that a child under

Robbery, burglary and theft are serious criminal offences under Victorian law. While both robbery and burglary typically involve theft, the law distinguishes between robbery and

If you are not an Australian citizen and reside in Australia without a valid visa, you are classified as an ‘unlawful non-citizen’. The Australian Government

Is it illegal to grow tobacco? Yes, growing, manufacturing or producing tobacco in Australia is illegal unless you have a valid excise licence from the

The Standard of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt When a person is charged with a criminal offence, the prosecution bears the legal burden of proving ‘beyond

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. VicRoads 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 sex offence charges under both Victorian and 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