Pleading Guilty? What are your options?

Pleading Guilty? What are your options?

If you have been accused of a criminal offence, one of the options you have is to plead guilty. But before you do, it’s important to seek legal advice to ensure you receive the best outcome for your circumstances. Your penalty may impact your current and future...
I’ve been arrested; what are my rights?

I’ve been arrested; what are my rights?

Unlike the movies, police do not always need a warrant to make an arrest and can do so on the spot if they suspect an offence has been or is about to be committed. It is an offence to resist arrest, and police can use reasonable force to do so if necessary. When...
Intervention Orders: What you need to know

Intervention Orders: What you need to know

Intervention Orders (or Restraining Orders) help to protect you from someone that is threatening, harassing or abusing you. They can either be interim (for a fixed period of time), or final (a permanent order made by a Magistrate). You can apply for an Intervention...