The “Burden of proof” is a key criminal law principle which factors into the prosecution of each separate criminal offence. All accused defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and therefore criminal cases must adhere to a strict formal process to ensure credible evidence and due process is followed. This includes adherence with human rights […]
What Is Burden Of Proof In Criminal Law? Read More »
The purpose of criminal law is a subject that people have pondered for generations. In fact, there exists an entire field of academia, called Jurisprudence, that aims to try and provide an answer to a seemingly simple question! To understand what the purpose of criminal law, we first need to understand the criminal justice system in
What is the purpose of Criminal Law? Read More »
In Australia, a personal injury claim is when someone seeks legal action after getting hurt physically or emotionally due to someone else’s negligence, mistakes, or purposeful actions. These claims cover various accidents, like car crashes, workplace injuries, medical errors, and incidents involving public places. To make a personal injury claim, the person who got injured
What is a personal injury claim? Read More »
The simple answer is yes! A defamation lawsuit can be considered a personal injury lawsuit in legal terms. This is because a personal injury claim isn’t just about physical or emotional injuries. It can also cover situations where someone’s personal or professional reputation gets damaged by defamatory content, or when people start avoiding or shaming
Is Defamation a Personal Injury? Read More »
Affray is the use of or threat of force against another individual which would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for their personal safety. This is a serious matter as the intention is to cause harm or intimidation and threaten unlawful violence. If you have been charged with affray
What Is An Affray In Criminal Law? Read More »
In what sounds like the plotline of an ill-fated TV pilot, Nathaniel Whitehall, a 55-year-old retired Qantas pilot, has faced court after making a rather unorthodox career change. Whitehall boldly ventured from the skies to the courtrooms, pretending to be a lawyer. Swapping his pilot’s uniform for a suit, the man’s daring move came to
The Curious Case of a Pilot-turned-Pretend Lawyer Read More »
In an incident that’s nothing short of harrowing, a tree removal company in New South Wales has faced a record-breaking court-imposed fine of over $2 million following the tragic death of a worker. Setting the scene on a school ground in Lindfield, Sydney’s north, in September 2019, workers from A1 Arbor Tree Services were busy
Imagine this: You’re buying something big, maybe a car. After some discussion, the seller sends you a photo of the written agreement. You reply with a “thumbs-up” emoji. Most of us would see this as a casual gesture of acknowledgment. But in a recent Canadian court case, that single emoji was deemed enough to finalize
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? How an Emoji Changed Contract Law Read More »
If you have watched any legal or crime drama on TV before, chances are you have heard the term ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ before. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot, but can be confusing to understand! In the article, we are going to break down exactly what it means. In criminal law, “beyond
What is beyond reasonable doubt criminal law? Read More »
Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees, and this responsibility extends beyond the traditional office setting. It is crucial for employers to take measures to prevent injuries when employees are working from home or in mobile-working environments. If you sustain an injury during your working hours at home, you
Workers’ compensation when working from home Read More »
Indigenous Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
WE'RE IN IT TO WIN IT
This form submission is encrypted and secured to ensure your information remains confidential.