Know Your Rights: Spent Convictions in Victoria
If you or someone you know has faced criminal charges you may have come across the term ‘spent convictions’. But what exactly are spent convictions,
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Vehicular Manslaughter vs Dangerous Driving Causing Death
At first glance, it may appear as though there are multiple offences in Victoria that all relate to the same crime: driving causing death. However,
Stealing From Your Employer – What Does the Law Say?
If you have been accused of stealing from your employer, there are a range of criminal charges which could potentially be brought against you. In
What is the Best Type of Lawyer for My Criminal Matter?
If you are under investigation or have been arrested in relation to a criminal offence, the best type of lawyer for you is a specialist
How to Get Out of a Burglary Charge
There are two ways that a defendant might successfully get out of a burglary charge: Showing that the prosecution has failed to prove all elements
Hide Your Criminal Record – Spent Conviction Scheme (Vic)
The Spent Conviction Scheme protects a person from having their criminal record publicly disclosed under certain circumstances. When a conviction may not be publicly disclosed,
Domestic Violence and Family Violence Laws in Victoria
In Victoria, “domestic violence” is also known as “family violence”. The Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) is the primary piece of legislation that regulates
How to Defend a Drink Driving Charge
How to defend a Drink Driving Charge There are two ways that someone can defend against a drink driving charge: The prosecution fails to prove
Is There a Difference Between Family and Domestic Violence and Assault?
In Victoria, assaulting a family member is considered family or domestic violence and may result in: The victim or the police applying for a Family
Tax Fraud – Avoid Going to Jail for Tax Evasion in Australia
Tax fraud (also commonly known as tax evasion) is the illegal abuse of the taxation system for financial benefit. In Australia, tax fraud is criminalized
