by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
Siobhan Blake, a Law student at Chambers Legal, recently completed a placement at Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison as part of her University Law Degree. She has prepared the below paper from her time at Wandoo. The Change we Need in the Australian Prison System:...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
Drink driving charges, often referred to as a “DUI”, can fall into the low range, mid range, or high range categories. Depending on the blood alcohol content reading, and whether it is your first, second or subsequent offence, the penalties can range from...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
There are a range of drug-related charges, including possession, selling, supplying, trafficking, cultivating, importing and manufacturing. Depending on the amount of the drug, and the type of drug, the penalties can range from a small fine, all the way up to life...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
Centrelink fraud offences are some of the more frequently prosecuted matters by the Commonwealth prosecution (“CDPP”). Centrelink fraud offences are considered very serious and carry a range of penalties, after investigation, including imprisonment/jail time. It is...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
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...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
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...
