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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
Being arrested by a police officer can be really tough for anyone. It’s a scary and confusing situation. But did you know you have rights even during an arrest? In
In a nutshell… Bail applications are a complicated process. A bail application seeks that the court place a level of trust in the accused person to be released back
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
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
Australia’s criminal justice system is complex, and sentences imposed for repeat offenders can vary across different states and territories. Additionally, laws and policies that are a part of the sentence
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
Criminal law is subject to constant legislative reform, review and criminal justice reform. Crime prevention research is a continual process and criminal law trends and challenges need to be assessed
Sentencing in criminal law is a complex and important aspect of the criminal justice system. Sentencing for criminal matters signifies the end point for the case. Sentencing occurs after the
The parole system is an integral aspect of the criminal justice system. Parole is a lifeline provided to defendants whereby they can be released from prison based on good behaviour.
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