by hume-taylor_admin | Sep 2, 2018 | Criminal Law
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...
by hume-taylor_admin | Oct 31, 2017 | Criminal Law
If you’ve been charged with assault, the prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant had intended to assault the victim as well as actually carrying out the action. This could be punching someone else in anger, or even when no physical...
by hume-taylor_admin | Aug 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...
by hume-taylor_admin | Apr 28, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...
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