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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.
Can Criminal Charges Be Withdrawn in Victoria?
Can criminal charges be withdrawn in Victoria? Learn who decides whether charges continue, why charges may be withdrawn, and what happens when they are.
Family Violence and the Law in Victoria: Understanding Intervention Orders
Family violence in Victoria is governed by the Family Violence Protection Act and can result in intervention orders. Learn how FVIOs and PSIOs work, conditions, and legal defences.
Family Violence Charges in Victoria: Legal Defences and Your Rights
Allegations of family violence are complex and sensitive in nature. Being accused of family violence offending can have profound legal and personal consequences.
What is the difference between assault and domestic violence?
The key difference between assault and domestic violence is that assault is a specific criminal offence, whereas domestic or family violence refers to harmful behaviour that occurs within certain personal relationships.
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