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Get clarity on criminal charges, court processes and police powers with legal articles from Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally, providing information on criminal law and the Victorian criminal justice system.
Committal Proceedings in Victoria: Filing Hearings, Committal Mentions and Trials
Serious indictable matters in Victoria may proceed through committal proceedings before reaching the County Court or Supreme Court. Learn about filing hearings, hand-up briefs, committal mentions, contested committals and the role of a criminal defence lawyer.
Criminal Court Process in Victoria: Mentions, Pleas, Hearings and Outcomes
The criminal court process in Victoria can involve several stages, from a first court appearance and mention hearings through to a plea, contested hearing or trial, sentencing and appeals.
Can You Appeal a Criminal Conviction or Sentence in Victoria?
Learn how criminal appeals work in Victoria, including conviction appeals, sentence appeals, time limits, appeal grounds and the courts involved.
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