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Summary Victim impact statements are important for the criminal process as they can influence the sentencing courts when considering penalties and punishment. Despite the fact they are essentially based on opinion, victim impact statements are written to describe the physical and emotional suffering crime has affected. A victim impact statement can be written by […]
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Understanding court procedures can be confusing, but being prepared is key. Dressing professionally, bringing the necessary documents, and behaving respectfully In Sydney, court proceedings follow a structured process, from initial appearance to hearings. This article will break down all these areas of a court appearance in more depth. Trust Jameson Law for expert legal representation—they’re dedicated to fighting for your
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In a nutshell… Domestic violence is a serious criminal law matter which can leave deep emotional and physical scars. Domestic violence refers to the use of physical, emotional, sexual financial or psychological violence against a spouse, partner, child or close relative. Of the five different categories of violence, charges can be made up of
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Understanding our criminal law system can be tough. Here at Jameson Law, we understand that! That’s why we have written up this article so you can understand the ins and outs of representation at criminal trials. We are going to talk about What a Criminal Lawyer does, Your right to a fair trial and answer your questions about criminal law
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In a nutshell… Criminal law is a complex, expensive and time-consuming area of law. Criminal charges of any nature are serious and they should not be taken lightly. Whilst there are two different main types of criminal offending, any criminal activity can have drastic and lifelong consequences. A criminal conviction can have consequences which
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In a nutshell… Bail and bond is an important process within criminal law. Bail is a concept which allows an individual to be released from prison or remand until their criminal matters are ultimately determined. This release is not decided easily by the court and an element of trust must be placed in the
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In a nutshell… Plea bargaining is an important aspect of the criminal justice system. The plea bargaining process allows for defendants to reduce sentences and outcomes based on cooperation and negotiation. As with everything though, plea negotiations are about give and take and in order to argue for a lesser sentence you need to
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Laws that regulate criminal record expungement Spent convictions legislation can be challenging to understand. In New South Wales (NSW), criminal record expungement is governed by the Criminal Records Act 1991. This legislation establishes a framework aimed at mitigating the impact of minor convictions on individuals who demonstrate a period of crime-free behaviour. Upon successful completion of this
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In New South Wales (NSW), bail laws can be rather confusing to understand. In this article we are going to be breaking down bail laws, the relationship with bail and the police station and what bail conditions might mean for you. Think of it like free legal advice from Jameson Law, some of the best
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In a nutshell… Homicide is a serious offence and will require the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Murder charges fall into the most serious category of criminal offending and it is classed as one of the most violent crimes. There are various defences which may be available in relation to a murder or
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