In this episode, Khew and Amy discuss different types of violence restraining orders (VROs), and how the laws surrounding them have been recently updated. Here’s some background info before you get stuck in. What is a Violence restraining order? Essentially, a violence restraining order is a court order that works to protect you from someone…
Criminal defence lawyers are known for being the diamond in the rough when it comes to facing the law. Finding a lawyer with a good defence record can help move a case along in a way that everyone will have a decent outcome or at least be better off than trying by themselves. With this…
Navigating the criminal law when facing a drug charge can be stressful. Depending on the kind of drug and the quantity in question, consequences vary from hefty fines and community service to jail time or a combination of both. If you or someone in your family is facing a drug charge, it’s important to hire…
A warrant for arrest or a warrant to appear in court can come in many different forms, and for various reasons. Police in Western Australia can make an arrest with or without one. And while most arrests happen in the spur of the moment and with no warrant on hand, a Justice of the Peace…
Criminal sentencing is a complex process and can involve several factors that will ultimately affect the outcome. Generally, there are a few possible avenues open to judges for sentencing, these include: Monetary Fine. By far the most common, a fine can accompany a term of imprisonment or be an alternative to a term of imprisonment.…
Criminal defence lawyers are known for being the diamond in the rough when going through a criminal case. A good defence lawyer can help move a case along in a way that everyone will have a decent outcome or at least better than trying by themselves. With this in mind, how important is it to…
Have you considered what it would take to fight and succeed at trial? In Australia, an accused is deemed to be innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and they must prove “beyond reasonable doubt” that all the elements of a charge has been satisfied. Conventionally, lawyers would devise a…
Disclaimer: This blog is not meant to be legal advice specifically for your case or your scenario. The podcast is purely a discussion in respect to informing the public of what to do when you are facing certain circumstances. Do you have a family violence matter to settle? This week on the WN Legal Podcast,…
Disclaimer: This blog is not meant to be legal advice specifically for your case or your scenario. The podcast is purely a discussion in respect to informing the public of what to do when you are facing certain circumstances. What happens when if drugs were not found on you, not on your property but related…
Have you ever wondered how an outcome is reached in trial? Discussion in this episode will cover stigmas around trials and how 10 lawyers can reach 10 different outcomes through cross examination. Below are some key points from the spade and some cross examination tips. Disclaimer: This blog is not meant to be legal…