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July 24, 2016

What is meant by beyond reasonable doubt in criminal law?

We can start with by looking to s 141 of the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) where the criminal standard of proof is as follows: (1) In a criminal proceeding, the court is not to find the case of the prosecution...

July 24, 2016

What elements are involved in stalking?

One of the interesting aspects of the offence of stalking is how it differs slightly depending on the jurisdiction. For instance in Victoria, the offence can be separated in some regards from s 21A of...

July 24, 2016

What is an arraignment?

When an accused is placed at the dock, and he or she is asked to confirm that they are named in the indictment, and with the indictment read out, the accused will then be asked to plead, and this process...

July 24, 2016

What rights does a person possess if they have been placed under arrest?

Any person who has been placed under arrest by the police must have their rights explained to them and in the event that this has not occurred, the person should request an explanation of their rights....

July 24, 2016

Is there a defence of entrapment available in Australian law?

Unlike our common law counterparts in the US, there is no defence of entrapment available under Australian law. However, the defence is available in the States, and American case law has stated that the...

July 23, 2016

Maximum Penalties & Criminal Law - George Sten & Co

An introduction to maximum penalties and criminal law

A gauge as to the level of seriousness the legislature treats a criminal offence can be ascertained via the maximum penalty. To illustrate the point we can look to s 5(2)(a) of theSentencing Act 1991 (VIC)...

July 23, 2016

Affray Charges, Penalties, Sentencing & Fines.

Affray Charges NSW Affray charges if you have been charged with Affray, you need to speak with a Criminal Lawyer immediately the Criminal Lawyers at George Sten are available for urgent telephone advise...

July 23, 2016

Assault Charges Lawyers Sydney - George Sten & Co

Have you been charged with assault

If you have been charged with an assault offence your need to speak with a Criminal Lawyer immediately the Criminal Lawyers at George Sten are available for urgent telephone advise 24 hours a day. ...

July 23, 2016

Stalking Offence - Criminal lawyers Sydney George Sten & Co

Have you been charged with a Stalking Offence

Stalking and the law: What are the conditions in proving an offence? If you have been charged with a stalking offence your need to speak with a Criminal Lawyer immediately the Criminal Lawyers at George...