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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.
What Happens at a Summary Case Conference in Victoria?
What happens at a summary case conference in Victoria? Learn what is discussed, how charges may be resolved and what happens if the matter remains contested.
What Happens at a Contest Mention Hearing in Victoria?
A contest mention is an important stage in a contested criminal matter in Victoria. Learn what happens at the hearing, how to prepare and what happens next.
Evidence in Criminal Cases in Victoria: Witnesses, Trials and Outcomes
What evidence can be used in a Victorian criminal case? Learn how witnesses, documents, recordings, forensic evidence and expert evidence are considered in contested criminal proceedings.
What Happens at a Plea Hearing in Victoria?
What happens at a plea hearing in Victoria? Learn about guilty pleas, sentencing submissions, victim impact statements, sentence indications and possible sentencing outcomes.
What Is a Criminal Trial? A Step-by-Step Guide for Defendants in Victoria
What happens at a criminal trial in Victoria? Learn how jury trials work, including the roles of the judge and jury, evidence, witnesses, cross-examination, verdicts and what happens after trial.
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