WorkCover and TAC fraud prosecutions in Victoria involve serious allegations under workplace safety and transport accident laws. These matters can result in significant fines, imprisonment, and long-term consequences. Understanding the charges and seeking early legal advice is critical.

Children under 10 cannot be charged with a crime in Victoria, and special legal principles apply for young people under 14. Most youth matters are heard in the Children’s Court.

Property damage offences in Victoria involve intentionally or dishonestly damaging or destroying property, with penalties of up to 15 years’ imprisonment depending on severity.

The Criminal Justice Diversion Program allows eligible individuals in Victoria to avoid a criminal conviction by completing a court-approved diversion plan, subject to Magistrate approval.

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.

Bail applications in the Supreme Court of Victoria determine whether an accused person is released from custody pending trial. Learn the process, legal tests, and key considerations involved.

Allegations of family violence are complex and sensitive in nature. Being accused of family violence offending can have profound legal and personal consequences.

Overview of how SORA reporting obligations operate in Victoria and the limited circumstances in which suspension or exemption from the Sex Offenders Register may be applied for.

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.

The High Court’s decision in DPP v Smith highlights the tension between ensuring a fair trial and supporting complainants in sexual offence proceedings, raising important questions about modern criminal court processes.

Understanding how long police have to investigate a crime is an important issue for anyone who is the subject of, or affected by, a criminal investigation in Victoria.

A common question is whether it is possible to regain a firearms licence after an IVO has been made. The answer depends on the type of order, whether it is final, and whether a person is classified as a “prohibited person” under the Firearms Act 1996 (Vic).

Being convicted or found guilty of a sexual offence in Victoria can result in a range of serious consequences beyond the sentence imposed by the court. In addition to sentencing, a person may be placed on the Sex Offenders Register under the Sex Offenders Registration Act.

Intervention Orders (IVOs) in Victoria are often misunderstood, particularly in relation to the role of the protected person. A common question is whether a protected person can breach an IVO if they initiate contact with the respondent.

For many people in Victoria, the idea of police entering and searching their home can be confronting and confusing. While police do have powers to conduct searches in certain circumstances, those powers are strictly regulated by law.

In most cases, individuals are entitled to seek legal advice before and during a police interview, and in appropriate circumstances, a criminal lawyer can attend the interview to provide assistance.

A conviction can have ongoing consequences, affecting employment, travel, housing, and other aspects of daily life. Understanding how long a conviction stays on your record in Victoria—and whether it can be removed—is essential.

Interactions with police can occur in a range of situations, including roadside stops, public encounters, or formal investigations. Understanding what information you are legally required to provide—and when you can refuse—is essential to protecting your rights.

Travelling overseas with a criminal conviction can raise complex legal and practical issues. While a conviction does not automatically prevent you from leaving Australia, it may affect your ability to enter other countries.

Driving on Victorian roads comes with legal obligations and responsibilities. While these laws are designed to promote road safety, they often raise important questions about police powers— particularly whether police can search your car.