If you have been charged with an assault offence, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer on whether you may have legal defence to the charge, and what your prospects of success are. Perhaps you disagree that an assault happened, or you may agree an assault...
There has been significant media attention regarding the Cardinal Pell judgment of the High Court earlier this year. You can read a summary of the judgment here. Cardinal Pell was found guilty by a jury after trial in Victoria. He appealed against his conviction to...
When you plead guilty to an indictable offence that needs to be heard in the District Court, the matter will be listed in the Sentence Mention List first. Before this hearing, the prosecution will need to provide you with an Indictment, which sets out the charge or...
There has been a recent case in the media in which it is alleged that a 17-year-old accused broke into someone’s house and assaulted the occupant. The occupant ultimately died from the injuries of the alleged assault, and at the time of death, the accused had already...
When you plead not guilty to a summary charge, the matter will be listed for a trial in the Magistrates Court. Your trial will be heard by a Magistrate, rather than a jury at your magistrates court trial. The Magistrate will have to make decisions on legal argument,...
