Criminal Law

Bail and bail laws can be incredibly complex and confusing to understand. Here at Jameson Law, we understand that finding yourself or a loved one facing a criminal charge can be an overwhelming and distressing experience. One crucial aspect of the legal process in Australia is bail, which can provide some relief during this challenging […]

In Australia, and around the world, a criminal lawyer is someone who comes to the rescue when you’re tangled up in legal trouble. They’re like your personal legal hero, ready to defend your rights if you’re accused of a crime. They help you navigate the criminal justice system and all of its complexities. First things

Criminal law is a complex area of law and legal advice should be sought at the first opportunity. There are many different aspects of criminal law and criminal offences can be categorized according to whether they are violent, civil, etc. Below we will discuss some different examples of criminal offences and how criminal law applies

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

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

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

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

Criminal law is a complex area of law. It is a culmination of criminal principles and the criminal justice system, designed to deter and punish criminal offending. Typically, criminal law is subject to individual state law unless it is at a federal level. The differences will be discussed below. As a general rule, if you

The law can be quite complex and confusing. Criminal offences in particular can be hard to understand. The laws vary from state to state and the wording of statutes can sound like it’s written in another language sometimes! This article will break down the notion of absolute and strict liability. As the Attorney General notes, ‘Absolute