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September 15, 2016
Apprehended Violence Order and how to apply for one - A person can contact the police, who can then make an application for an AVO on the person’s behalf, otherwise, a person can make an application on...
September 15, 2016
Apprehended Violence Order - Unlike an ADVO which is issued in matters involving family violence, an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court issued order for a person who fears for their safety. The...
September 15, 2016
Family Violence Order & (ADVO) Apprehended Domestic Violence Order Family Violence Order, and Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is generally made to protect someone from family violence. ...
September 15, 2016
Family Violence and Children - Domestic Violence Law - Children may be particularly vulnerable to family violence, and the Act states that a child is exposed to family violence if they see, hear, or...
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...