Finding yourself in legal trouble is both frightening and highly stressful. Adding to the search for the right criminal lawyer, this can push the calmest person to the brink. While there is no single formula to determine what you should look for in a lawyer, there are several factors that you should consider when making…
Affray is the name given to the charge involving the use or threat of unlawful violence against another person in public where the circumstances are likely to cause fear. According to Section 71 of Western Australian Criminal Code, a person who is, or in view of, a public place takes part in a fight with…
In Western Australia, there are several types of assault charges, and the penalty may depend on the severity of the offending. In some cases, an offender can be sentenced to an immediate term of imprisonment and that imprisonment may be mandatory even if the offender has good antecedents. However, experienced assault lawyers Perth can help…
Legal terms for crimes can be really hard to understand at times, as it is often very technical and specialised terms used in the legal industry. Being able to understand legal terminology might be the first step when reading a legal document or preparing for a court appearance. Why is knowing legal terms in criminal…
Navigating through a trial hearing process can be complex and convoluted. However, this should not deter you from performing the best you can at trial. Whether you are an accused giving evidence or a witness called to give evidence, you must be in the best condition possible when you appear in Court. The processes and…
Driving carelessly on the roads is not just dangerous to the driver and the community, it’s also an offence. According to Section 62 of the Road Traffic Act WA (henceforth: the Act): “Every person who drives a motor vehicle without due care and attention commits an offence”. A traffic offence is a form of a…
If your licence has been disqualified for any reason, or you are facing a disqualification based on a recent incident – you can apply to keep your licence and continue to drive. The extraordinary driver’s licence (EDL) is granted at the court’s discretion and is only granted under a limited number of circumstances. But what…
In Western Australia, there are new and harsher penalties in place to reflect the expected community standards for driving whilst using a mobile phone. Using your mobile phone while driving: what are the risks? According to the Road Safety Commision, drivers who look at their phones while driving are three times more likely to be…
So, a criminal case is over and you’re found to be not guilty. What happens now? Here is everything you need to know about a not guilty verdict compensation. Legal basis for compensation in Australia All Australian states and territories (except the ACT) do not allow wrongfully convicted individuals to claim compensation through common law…
Restraining orders can drastically change your life as you know it. With impacts on your relationship, family, mental health, job, being unprepared for such an outcome can be devastating. But does a restraining order affect your record? And how about contesting a restraining order? Here’s everything you need to know about the effects of a…