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Sunshine North fatal fire: Case against alleged arsonists over deadly factory fire delayed
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 faces Latrobe Valley County Court over sex charges
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.
Melbourne’s high-flying lawyers: powerful figures on Victoria’s legal scene
Melbourne's courtrooms have seen many prominent figures, including our Partner Sam Norton, who is noted for his impactful landmark rulings and initiatives that advance the legal field.
Murder plot by deaf couple and friend captured on CCTV, court told
Georgia Fields, 19, of Ferntree Gully, walked free from the Supreme Court today on bail despite allegations she plotted to kill her boyfriend’s disabled, deaf flatmate; her lawyer said she poses no community risk, will live with family and follow a strict curfew.