There are a number of potential implications of having a drug conviction on your record. A conviction can affect your ability to gain employment in certain fields or travel to certain countries. Depending on the offence it might represent a breach of your current employment contract meaning your employment may be terminated. Drug offences are…
Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVO) and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO) are orders that restrict contact between you (the defendant or accused) and another person (the person in need of protection (PINOP)). These orders are more commonly known as AVOs. The difference between an APVO and an ADVO is that for an ADVO to be…
There are a number of assault charges, all of varying degrees of seriousness. An assault, whether it be intentional or reckless, can be anything from causing someone to feel as though you intend to hurt them to causing injuries such as lacerations, broken bones or internal injuries. That is, you can assault someone even if…
The Traffic Offenders Intervention Program (TOIP) is a community run program for traffic offenders that aims to educate drivers so they can develop positive attitudes to driving and develop safer driving behaviours. The standard course runs for six weeks and consists of a one hour seminar once a week. There are also weekend courses which…
When you are arrested by police you have the right to remain silent. This is a fundamental legal right which underpins our legal system. That is, you do not have to say anything to police or answer any of the questions they ask you. When police arrest you, they will ask a number of “informal”…
Some of the main reasons people receive a Notice of Suspension include: They were caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h; or They accumulated the maximum demerit points allowable; or They have unpaid fines. If you have received a Notice of Suspension your licence will be suspended either for the period of…
Some of the main reasons people receive a Notice of Suspension include: They were caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h; or They accumulated the maximum demerit points allowable; or They have unpaid fines. If you have received a Notice of Suspension your licence will be suspended either for the period of…
This is a question that I have been asked a number of times. My answer is this: “if you needed a knee reconstruction would you do it yourself? or if your car broke down (and you were not mechanically minded) would you try and fix it yourself”. The law is very complex and that is…