Author name: Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Understanding the criminal conviction system can be challenging. In Australia, navigating the complexities of appealing once, let alone a second or subsequent appeal can be daunting. This article will break down how appealing can work and what grounds for appeal an individual might have to get a court date and an appeal hearing. From the

  In a nutshell… Police interrogation regarding suspected criminal offending is no process to take lightly as the outcome of an interrogation could be criminal charges. It is important to understand fully the rights, obligations and consequences which exist with this process and to be mindful of the implications of the process. Police interviews are

The Australian Juvenile Justice System handles children aged 10–17 involved in criminal activities. Managed by state and territory governments, it emphasizes rehabilitation over detention. Each jurisdiction has unique legislation and is slightly different. The system prioritizes diversion by police or courts, steering youngsters toward support programs. Its overall aim is to make sure that children

Self defence and provocation cases are a difficult area of law. The arguments suggest that an incident resulting in serious injury, harm or death may have actually occurred due to the actions of the victim. Conversely, the offender could actually be the victim whose actions were a result of fear for their own personal safety.