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The Western Australian Criminal Code Compilation Act 1913 outlines a variety of sexual offences, each with different penalties. Facing such a charge is a serious and distressing situation, often carrying significant legal and personal consequences. Chambers Legal has...

 Accused of Sexual Assault and Wondering What to Do? The term sexual offences refers to a range of unlawful acts that are sexual in nature. They are considered serious offences and if found guilty, defendants often face prison time. If you are accused of a sexual...

I have committed a criminal offence, but was suffering from a mental health issue at the time. What does this mean for my criminal charge? When it comes to mental health and the law, you are not alone The majority of clients that come into our office are people who...

When an accused person has been charged and is waiting for their trial or sentencing, they may be released on bail. This means they are out in the community rather than in prison and usually this means there are certain conditions that they must abide by. One of those...

This is an all-too-common scenario. We have had numerous clients come to us with a charge of assaulting their girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, wife or husband.  The alleged victim, also known as the ‘complainant’, contacts police and makes a report about the assault....