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Recent Changes in Criminal Law Criminal law legislation is regularly under review to make sure that the criminal justice system is as effective as possible. The criminal code act is relied on heavily by the court and the legal profession to provide guidance for criminal offending. The legislation sets out elements which must be established […]
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Just like comparing surfboards to skateboards, criminal law and family law in Australia are worlds apart. Criminal law takes on an individual committing a criminal offence like theft, battery or sexual assault looking to seek punishment for an individual’s actions. Meanwhile, family law dives into the deep end of family matters – think divorce and
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In New South Wales (NSW), criminal defence means getting legal help for someone who’s been accused of a crime. It’s the methods that you use to fight criminal charges that you believe that you do not deserve. Our criminal law system can be confusing, but it’s important to remember that the main goal of criminal
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Partner SC309 and permanent Partner SC100 simultaneously after claims for domestic violence Congratulations to our client who was granted both her temporary Partner sc309 and permanent Partner sc100 simultaneously after her claims for domestic violence were accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. Australian immigration laws allow offshore Partner sc309/100 visa applicants to access the
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The prosecutor is responsible for presenting the state’s case to the court to try and prove the defendants guilt. They are an integral aspect of the criminal justice system. The prosecution’s main role is to act in the best public interest and seek justice for victims of violence or harm. The prosecution is required to
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Technology is shaking things up in Australian criminal law. Think about all the evidence from our phones, computers, and social media – it’s everywhere, and it’s changing how we do things in court. Technology is a part of every area of our lives nowadays, and that is no less true in criminal law. Cybercrime is
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There are many different areas of law which intersect with one another. The basic principles of law are the same across the board. Two such areas of law, which when they intersect can cause difficult outcomes, is criminal and immigration law. Unfortunately, matters that come before the criminal justice system can have immigration consequences depending
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Any criminal offence is classed as a serious breach of the Crimes Act and the matter will be referred to either the local court or supreme court for determination if necessary. Criminal law and criminal procedure exists to protect the community from harm with punitive penalties given if harm is caused. If you have been
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Contract law falls within civil law legislation and is subject to civil proceedings. Civil law proceedings comprise areas of law such as Family law, wills, contracts law, etc. Civil law involves people against people and looks to provide a remedy for individuals so they can enforce private rights against other individuals. Criminal law on the
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In the Australian legal system, burdens and standards of proof play a critical role in determining the outcome of a case. Burden of proof refers to the obligation of a party to prove a disputed fact or issue in court, while standard of proof refers to the degree of certainty required to establish that fact
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