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Discovering drugs in your vehicle or residence can be alarming, but it's important to understand that their mere presence doesn't automatically render you guilty under Western Australian law. There is a requirement for the prosecution to prove certain criteria in...

Facing a drug charge in Western Australia doesn't always mean a criminal conviction. Depending on the circumstances, you might be eligible for drug diversion programs, alternative legal pathways that focuses on treatment and education rather than punishment. To...

In Western Australia, both drink driving and drug driving are criminal offences. However, when it comes to marijuana, the laws operate quite differently. Understanding how the law treats marijuana differently from alcohol is essential, especially as medicinal cannabis...

If you have been accused of common assault but feel you were innocent, it may be because you were drunk or intoxicated when the alleged act took place. However, this defence is not always successful in Western Australian courts. Understanding how the law views the...

Whilst common assault seems like a simple offence, the Western Australian legal system treats it in different ways depending on the seriousness, context and aggravating factors around the act. Understanding the different categories of common assault is essential, as...

In Western Australia, individuals charged with common assault may be eligible to apply for a Spent Conviction Order (SCO), which can limit the long-term impact of a criminal record. This could mean that a conviction will not appear on the accused’s police checks and...