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When you're being questioned by the police, your first step should always be to seek advice from a criminal lawyer. If you are under investigation by the police, you may be asked to participate in a video record of interview (also known as an electronic record of...

Mandatory means something that is required, by rule or law. In the criminal sentencing process, mandatory sentencing means a sentence that must be given, no matter the circumstances. What criminal offences carry the term of mandatory sentencing? There are several...

If you're not happy with the outcome of your court hearing, you can appeal your conviction, your sentence, or both. If you have been found guilty of a criminal or traffic offence after a trial, you can appeal your conviction.  If you have been sentenced by a court,...

When you are charged with a criminal offence, there are a variety of things that you may have to face and you should be prepared for them. The police can either: Release you and send you a Court Hearing Notice Release you and send you a Summons to attend court Release...

Before pleading guilty to an offence, it is important to consider what the consequences of having a criminal record in Australia will be, aside from the obvious penalty that you will face. This is also something to think about in the event you are found guilty after a...

On 1 October 2020, there were law changes in Western Australia to include certain new offences relating to family and domestic violence, and also changes to police reporting, evidence at trials and changes to the Restraining Orders Act.  Strangulation  One of the...