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Get clarity on criminal charges, court processes, and police powers with expert legal articles from Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally, Victoria’s experienced specialist criminal defence lawyers.
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.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Australia: Balancing Justice and Judicial Discretion
Mandatory minimum sentences require courts to impose a set minimum penalty regardless of circumstances. This article explains how they operate in Australia, their impact on judicial discretion, and the High Court’s approach in Hurt v The King.
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