Aussie team create virtual lawyer
A new legal technology company has come up with a system to reduce the time lawyers spend on cases creating documents.
All the penalties that could be applied to you in Victoria
A brief overview of penalties in Victoria.
What is double jeopardy?
An explanation of the fuzzy grey area of double jeopardy.
Going to prison in Victoria
An outline of what to expect when you or someone you care about gets sent to prison.
What’s the difference between jail and prison in Victoria?
Understanding the difference between jail and prison is usually related to short or long-term stays.
Understanding remand in Victoria
Remand is a form of prison that has less restrictions and is temporary until the trial is carried out.
How your stuff is divvied up after a divorce in Victoria
Not sure how your stuff will get divided after your divorce? Here we lay out the court and legal way to decide who gets what.
Withdrawing a divorce application – Victoria
Want to take it back? Here’s what you need to do.
Victorian intervention orders – warrants, summons, being served, court
Knowing how to approach your court experience can make the difference between a better or worse outcome for you.
What to expect in an intervention court hearing in Victoria
Intervention order court hearings follow a specific pattern, with only handful of possible outcomes.
Do we still need jurors? The court of public opinion and social media in Victoria
Should juries be abolished in the face of social media and a lack of training? We take a closer look at jury duty and outside influences.
Getting through court for traffic offences in Victoria
Dealing with the fallout of criminal traffic charges can be really difficult, but there are many ways to help sway the outcome.
How to get your driver’s licence back – Victoria
Lost your licence? Find out how to get it back.
Victorian Courts get direct digital link for video conferences with prisoners
Court processes are being made simpler in Victoria with video link hearings and lawyer visits for some people.
What happens after your traffic offence in Victoria
Find out what could happen after your driving offence goes to court, and how you can help the outcome.
Victorian courtroom etiquette – and why it matters
Courts have their own systems in place – learn what to expect, what to wear, and how to behave in court.
Guilty or not guilty – the jury’s duty in Victoria
Jurors have the task of deciding if the evidence is enough to say guilty or not guilty. Innocence has nothing to do with it.
Why jurors aren’t allowed to have their judgement questioned in Victoria
Jurors cannot have their doubts exploited in the courtroom.
‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ and what that means in Victoria
We discuss what ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ really means, legally speaking.
Appeals in Victoria
Appeals are tricky and need careful consideration and crafting. Don’t let your appeal fall flat.
Bail Applications in Victoria
Understand bail, your obligations and legislation, and how to apply.
The defensive homicide defence in Victoria
Defensive homicide is killing out of a mistaken belief of defending oneself.
An Overview of Victorian and Australian Courts
A brief summary of the types of courts in Victoria and Australia, and what they do.
Sexual offences in Victoria
Sexual offences are amongst the most serious, and require a solid legal team.
What to do if you receive a court summons in Victoria
Court summons means a piece of paper is hand-delivered requesting your appearance in court.