According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Prisoners in Australia) 2023 source, 11.7% of all sentenced prisoners have committed drug offences as their most serious offence. If you’ve been accused of drug possession, trafficking, or some other matter, this can affect your relationships, your career, and even your liberty. It’s important to have a reliable […]
The legal landscape of medicinal cannabis can be confusing and stressful, especially if you need it due to medical conditions. Although the green light has gone forward in Victoria to assess medical cannabis drivers, it is illegal in Victoria to drive any motor vehicle with detectable levels of the THC substance found in cannabis in […]
Booking a consultation with a criminal defence lawyer can be stressful and intimidating, especially if it is your first time seeking legal advice due to charges against you. As noted by the Victorian Legal Services Board & Commissioner, the first thing you need is a lawyer with expertise in the type of legal issue you’re […]
Are you stressing about bail conditions? If you or a loved one has been charged with an offence, an experienced criminal defence lawyer can help you in these circumstances. In Victoria, the Bail Act 1977 (Vic) (‘Bail Act’) applies to offences not just under state law but Commonwealth offences according to sections 68(1), 79, and […]
Workplace offences are complex, impact risks to health, and require an experienced criminal lawyer to navigate. Occupational Health and Safety Laws are critical, especially in riskier industries such as construction, mining, transport, and those that operate heavy machinery. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) is Victoria’s primary work health and safety act, […]
Being charged with a sex offence is sensitive, personal, uncomfortable, and damaging. According to 2020-21 statistics by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there was an estimation that 2.2 million Australians experienced sexual violence, whether this was recurring, an attempt, or a threat, since the age of 15. 13% of all people had experienced […]