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When Family and Criminal Law Collide in Domestic Violence Cases
If you’ve been accused of family violence in Victoria, you may face both criminal charges and family law proceedings, including parenting...
Jul 284 min read


Understanding Technology-Facilitated Family Violence
Technology-facilitated family violence involves the misuse of digital tools such as smartphones, social media, and tracking apps to...
Jul 285 min read


Police Powers in Family Violence Cases
Victoria Police possess extensive powers under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic). These powers include arresting offenders,...
Jun 193 min read


Bail Considerations in Family Violence Cases
Bail in family violence cases is typically denied if the accused poses an unacceptable risk to the victim or community, or if they fail...
Jun 194 min read


Your Rights When Responding to Family Violence Accusations
Facing family violence allegations in Victoria can be overwhelming, but you have legal rights and options to defend yourself. Learn how...
May 235 min read


How to Defend Against False Allegations of Family Violence
If you’ve been falsely accused of family violence in Victoria, it’s crucial to act quickly, gather evidence, and engage a skilled...
May 235 min read


Penalties and Sentencing for Family Violence Offences in Victoria
In Victoria, penalties for family violence offences can range from fines and community correction orders to imprisonment, depending on...
May 234 min read


Case Study: Facts and Negotiations Leading to Successful Diversion
A recent case study involving a diversion outcome for family violence offences at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Case Study: Defending Against Breach of Family Violence Order
Case studying involving family violence offences heard at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court
Jul 4, 20232 min read


Case Study: Resolving Family Violence Charges
A case study where our client received a diversion for Unlawful assault and Breach of Famly Safety Notice
Dec 18, 20222 min read


Case Study: Breach Family Violence Intervention
A recent case study discussing the offence of Breach of family violence intervention order heard at Frankston Magistrates' Court.
Jun 12, 20222 min read


Case Study: Unlawful Assault
A case study involving a client charged with Unlawful assault. The case was heard at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court, Septebmer 2021.
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Make Threats To Kill: Case Study
A case study on Make threat to Kill heard at the Moorabbin Magistrates' Court in May 2020.
Aug 31, 20212 min read


Case Study: Persistent Breach of Family Violence Order
A case study on the offence Persistent Breach of Family Violence Order heard at Moorabbin Magistrates' Court in July 2020.
Aug 31, 20212 min read


Family Violence Intervention Order Proceedings: Some Practical Tips
In this short video we discuss some practical tips in dealing with Family Violence Intervention Orders
Aug 31, 20211 min read


Contested Family Violence Intervention Order Proceedings
In this brief video we look at the legal test a Magistrate will apply during a contested hearing to determine whether or not to make a...
Aug 31, 20211 min read


The Offence of Criminal Damage in Victoria
We discuss the offence of Criminal Damage in Victoria: the elements, defences and penalties.
Aug 31, 20214 min read


Case Study: Unlawful Assault
Table of Contents Facts How Case Resolved Sentencing Outcome Date & Location March 2021, south-eastern suburbs. Court Dandenong...
Aug 31, 20212 min read


Make Threat to Kill
We discuss the elements, defences and penalties for the offence of Make Threat to Kill. We examine what the prosecution must prove.
Aug 31, 20213 min read


Case study: Diversion for Trespass
Table of Contents Facts How Case Resolved Factors Relevant to Client Outcome Date & Location May 2020, Glenroy Court Venue Broadmeadows...
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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