Criminal Law

We believe every accused deserves the best representation and defence in Court and is not guilty unless proven otherwise. We can gather the best team of expert barristers and solicitors available for you. We will not surprise you with fees, we will be up front and we will provide a fixed we as much as possible in advance of each step. It does not matter how complex the matter is we will do it!

We appear at Magistrates, County Courts all over Victoria including matters at the Supreme Courts. We act in all criminal, road traffic matters including murder, sexual offences, drug offences, assaults, fraud and driving offences (including drink driving).

• When to brief counsel? Your Legal Team – Solicitors & Barristers/ Special Counsel Australia
  Navigating the legal system in Victoria and Australia can feel daunting, especially when facing complex cases. While your “instructing solicitor” plays a crucial role, sometimes additional firepower is needed. Enter counsel (barristers) – legal specialists who can provide expert opinions and powerful courtroom advocacy. But when do you know it’s time to brief counsel and ...
• Culpable driving causing death in Victoria CRIMES ACT 1958 – SECT 318
  Facing charges of culpable driving causing death in Victoria? Learn everything you need about Section 318 of the Crimes Act 1958, including penalties, defences and statistics.
• The cost of a lawyer in Victoria to handle a bail application
  The cost of a lawyer in Victoria to handle a bail application can vary widely depending on several factors
• Historical Child Sexual Abuse and the law
  The law in Victoria was changed to create the failure to disclose offence. The failure to disclose offence applies to you if: you are an adult, and you have information that leads you to form a ‘reasonable belief’ that another adult has sexually offended against a child under 16 in Victoria. If this applies to you, you must report ...
• Sexual Assault Offence Victoria Australia
  Sexual Assault is an indictable offence prosecuted under Section 40 of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) (The Act). Sexual assault replaced the previous offence of Indecent Assault (Crimes Amendment (Sexual Offences) Act 2016).
• Types of Hearings in Criminal Proceedings
  Types of Hearings in Criminal Proceedings in Victoria there are three levels of court. The entire court process for less serious crimes are called summary offences. Summary offences are usually less serious offences. They are heard by a judicial officer in the Magistrates’ Court rather than by a judge and/or jury.  If you have been ...
• A guide to common legal terms – Legal glossary
  Legal glossary Developed in consultation with lawyers and law dictionary editors, this plain language glossary explains more than 450 common legal terms. Legal professionals can use it in their work with clients and members of the public.   Source: victorialawfoundation.org.au
• Criminal Proceedings, Traffic Offences, Fines at Magistrates’ Court Victoria
  Criminal Proceedings The criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria hears and determines all summary offences and some indictable offences. The Court also conducts committal hearings in relation to serious indictable offences that must be finally determined in the County or Supreme Courts. Traffic Offences The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria hears and determines many different traffic offences ...
• The postcodes where half of Victoria’s prison population comes from
  A new report into Victoria’s corrections system by the Victorian Ombudsman has found nearly one in two prisoners return to jail within two years of release. Ombudsman Deborah Glass said drastic reform of the corrections system is needed, with more focus on tackling the cause of crime and more services and programs for prisoners in ...
• Half of prison population comes from six suburbs Victoria (Australia)
  The prison system is failing to make Victoria a safer place, with nearly one in two prisoners returning to jail within two years of release, a report has found. There are  calls for a drastic reform of the corrections system, with more focus on tackling the cause of crime and more services and programs for prisoners in jail. Ombudsman Deborah Glass ...