Drunk and disorderly offence Sadly, a situation all too common on the streets of Victoria in today’s society is being drunk and disorderly. However, the law has often been seen as discriminatory, especially toward indigenous people. In fact, the law itself – in which Victoria is one of the last states set to abolish –
Image by FMSA Arhitecture via https://www.fmsa.com.au/projects/kyneton-court-redevelopment/ Are you looking for a lawyer to represent you in front of the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court?Shane McClure has over a decade of experience representing individuals in both criminal and civil matters as well as family and personal safety intervention orders. Shane regularly appears as a criminal lawyer at the
Mediation 2020: The New Year is a time for resolutions and for starting afresh. It is the time when family reunions have been held over Christmas and there is goodwill following exchanges of presents from loved ones. Most people are not yet back working the daily grind, so everyone seems a little more relaxed. However,
An intervention order is an order issued by the Magistrates’ Court to protect a person affected by physical, psychological or material harm, by imposing rules or conditions on how the respondent (alleged defendant) can act towards the applicant or other protected persons. The order can prevent the respondent from harassing, threatening, or intimidating the applicant,
Recalling my past AFL Grand Final days I remember spending time with close family members and loved ones, as we cheered on someone else’s team. Whether it was enjoying it at home, or racing to someone else’s house shortly before the bounce and noticing the roads were empty, as everyone had already secured their seat.
An Intervention Order is a court order that imposes restrictions on how you can act towards the protected person. An Intervention Order is civil in nature and does not result in a criminal record. They can however have family law ramifications and impact if and how you communicate with the other party, and can have
A Section 60I certificate is issued in compliance with Section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), as amended, and requires all persons who have a dispute about children to make a ‘genuine effort’ to resolve the dispute by family dispute resolution before they can file a case in court. This requirement is not
A Section 60i Certificates is issued by family dispute resolution practitioners pursuant to Chapter 21, Section 60I, of the Family Law Act, requiring all persons who are applying for a parenting order to first make a genuine effort to resolve their issue/s by family dispute resolution before going to court. There are five types of
Regardless of what side of a legal matter you are on, a court appearances can be a daunting experience for many people. What to expect can vary if you are the accused or the accuser, if your matter is criminal or civil and dependant on which court you appear in – such as Magistrates’, Supreme,
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