Groping
What is Groping? Groping is defined as touching someone’s body in order to get sexual pleasure, usually when the person does not like it. The act
Legal Professional Privilege
Professional Legal Privilege in Victoria: An Overview and Critical Analysis Professional legal privilege, often termed ‘lawyer-client privilege’, stands as one of the pillars of the
What shows up on a police check?
What appears on a criminal record check? All Court appearances and outcomes of all criminal offences considered in court, from minor convictions to convictions for
Car licence suspended, can I ride a motor cycle, e-bike or scooter?
Unfortunately, if your car licence is suspended this also means that you cannot ride a motorcycle for the period of the suspension. This is because
If I am disqualified from driving a motor vehicle, can I obtain a boat licence?
In Victoria if you have been disqualified/suspended from driving a motor vehicle you can still obtain a boat licence. This is because the RSA (Road
Interstate licence disqualification / suspension
My licence is suspended. Can I drive in a different state? If your driver’s licence has been suspended or disqualified in any state in Australia,
The Hearsay Rule
What is the hearsay? Hearsay, is evidence from a witness testifying about what he or she has heard another person say about facts occurring outside
Character Reference for Court
What is a character reference for court? If you have to go to court, a character reference is an important tool used by criminal lawyers
Age of Consent in Victoria
What is the Age of Consent in Victoria? The legal age of consent in Victoria is 16. This means that individuals aged 16 and over
Is Blackmail Illegal?
Blackmail is illegal and is a criminal offence in all first world countries. In Victoria, blackmail is a criminal offence under section 87 of the
Rehearing
When can you get a rehearing in the Magistrates Court? There are a variety of reasons why you might want a rehearing of your case.
Spent Convictions Victoria
What is a Spent Conviction? In Victoria, a spent conviction is one that no longer appears on a criminal record check. Several different mechanisms trigger the
What is Sexual Penetration?
Sexual penetration in Victoria is defined at s35A of the Crimes Act 1958, as the insertion, to any extent, of an object or of any
What is Digital Penetration?
Digital penetration is just one form of sexual penetration. Digital penetration as it sounds refers to the use of the digits, that is, the fingers,
The Effect of the COVID-19 Emergency on the Victorian Criminal Law System
Latest COVID update 11 December 2020 Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers are back to fully manned offices. We are conducting client appointments in person, on
Criminal Defence Lawyers Geelong
Criminal Defence Lawyers Geelong “Your Voice In the Courtroom” Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. You might be experiencing the unique stress
Criminal Solicitors Geelong
Criminal Solicitors Geelong “Skilful Advocacy” Criminal Solicitors Geelong – There is nothing more important to you than your future and the future of your loved
About our Criminal Law Office at Geelong
About Our Office in Geelong – Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers now have a well established team of experienced criminal
Property Damage, Vandalism & Graffiti – Lawyers Moorabbin
Introduction and Statistics The Police Service Area for Moorabbin includes Aspendale, Mordialloc, Cheltenham, Carrum and Chelsea in its division. Recently, studies have shown an increase
Mental Illness, Intellectual Disability & Verdins Principles in Criminal Law
Mental impairment and intellectual disability as a sentencing factor A court must take into account an offender’s mental health or intellectual functioning, whether resulting from
