Sam Norton defends Mr. Micallef, who admits to killing Ms. Azzopardi, arguing for a not guilty verdict due to schizophrenia. Justice Amanda Fox acknowledges Micallef's delusions of perceived threat, and he will return to discuss his supervision order.

Mr. Tims, an electrical apprentice, faces charges for a fire at a panel shop that killed two men. His lawyer, Nisha Patel, stated he will admit to lighting the fire, but there is a dispute over his recklessness level.

Shania Lee is in court after a tragic fire claimed the lives of her one and five-year-old daughters while she left them home alone. She was granted bail with conditions and will appear again on January 15.

Activists Victoria Sorensen and Jaimie Jeffrey are facing a two-day hearing over a lollie bomb hoax. Jeffrey's lawyer argues the prosecution cannot prove intent to cause fear, stemming from a March 21 incident at the Aerospace Maritime Defence Australia office in North Geelong.

Sam Norton, a Partner at Stary Norton Halphen, represented Phoenix Darren John Tims, a young man accused of igniting a factory fire that resulted in the deaths of two men.

Jai Clapp, 25, faces serious charges in Latrobe Valley County Court for child sexual offences. His defence claims he accepts responsibility and had early exposure to abusive material. Judge Marcus Dempsey acknowledges Clapp's intelligence but points out emotional shortcomings. Sentencing is set for April 30.

Sam Norton discussed in The Age how changes to Victoria's bail laws could negatively impact children in the justice system, reversing past reforms that aimed to reduce youth incarceration rates, especially for Aboriginal children.

Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility independently, focusing on youth justice reforms. Current laws allow arrests from age 10, but proposed changes may raise the minimum age to 12 or 14, protecting vulnerable children and enhancing the justice system's compassion.

Seb Costello, an A Current Affair reporter, faces two unlawful assault charges from a neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne, despite the victims retracting their statements. He plans to contest with lawyer Sam Norton.

Jason Roberts, convicted in the Silk-Miller murders of two Victorian police officers, has been granted a retrial after the Court of Appeal deemed his conviction unsound. His claim of innocence and new evidence will be examined in court, as he seeks a fair trial.