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September 15, 2016
What is family violence - Section 4AB(1) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) defines family violence as "violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of...
July 25, 2016
1. What is a custodial sentence? A custodial sentence is a judicial sentence that involves being imprisoned. Custodial sentencing is usually reserved for more serious crimes but each state has their own...
July 24, 2016
Bail Offences while committed on bail is considered as aggravating due to the fact that the individual has essentially reneged on a promise to the courts that if granted bail, they will not commit further...
July 24, 2016
It is an offence to possess drugs such as methadone and benzodiazepines without a doctor’s prescription. However, if a doctor has prescribed Valium for example, possession in such instances is considered...
July 24, 2016
Under the Family Law Act(the Act) child abuse can include any physical or sexual assault against a child, or a sexual activity where a child is used as an object for sexual gratification. Under s 4(1)...
July 24, 2016
The police can search a person without obtaining a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person has in their possession: · a dangerous weapon · illicit drugs...