Assault offences are outlined in the Crimes Act 1958 and the Summary Offences Act 1966. Penalties for these offences vary depending on how the assault happened and what injuries were sustained. If you need to go to court due to an assault or violence charge, a criminal lawyer can defend your case. Assault charges can […]
If you’ve ever been faced with a traffic offence, you understand the risk of losing your licence. Traffic offences range from mild to serious, and these violations result in fines, loss of demerit points, or imprisonment. Misusing your licence can result in detrimental consequences, for both yourself and others on the road. According to the […]
Have you been charged with dangerous driving? You’re not alone. According to Victorian government statistics from April 2021 to June 2022, the total infringements detected by a road safety camera system for speeding and red light offences were 339, 512. With traffic charges, it’s important to understand what your options are. Whether you were caught […]
Whether a drug offence is minor or not, charges can significantly impact your personal and professional reputation. Likewise, understanding the most common drug charges and how they can affect you is important. According to this 2023 report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, illicit drugs in Victoria are heavily connected to the criminal […]
Our client was a company charged with breaches of the Food Act 1984. A random council inspection at the children’s play centre it operated revealed numerous breaches including rat faeces in food preparation areas. They were facing fines in excess of $100,000.00 Our clients business had been struggling with lock-down measures caused by COVID-19. Financial […]
Our client was charged with defrauding investors out of $90,000 as part of a property development scheme. Police alleged that he had taken the investment money and kept it for his own benefit. The alleged offence had occurred about 10 years prior to our client being charged. Our client instructed that the development had simply […]