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Feb 5, 20242 min read
Case Study: Facts and Negotiations Leading to Successful Diversion
A recent case study involving a diversion outcome for family violence offences at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.


Oct 26, 20232 min read
Case Study: Family Violence, Firearm, Property and Drug Offences
A case studying from the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court involving various indictable offences.


Aug 19, 20234 min read
Can You Breach a Family Violence Intervention Order Without Intending to Commit Family Violence?
Whether the prosecution must prove an intent to breach a FV IVO. A snapshot of the case of DPP v. Cormick [2023] VSCA.


Jul 4, 20232 min read
Case Study: Defending Against Breach of Family Violence Order
Case studying involving family violence offences heard at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court


Dec 18, 20222 min read
Case Study: Resolving Family Violence Charges
A case study where our client received a diversion for Unlawful assault and Breach of Famly Safety Notice


Jun 12, 20222 min read
Case Study: Breach Family Violence Intervention
A recent case study discussing the offence of Breach of family violence intervention order heard at Frankston Magistrates' Court.


Jun 11, 20224 min read
What is a Family Violence Safety Notice in Victoria?
In this article, we discuss the law relating to Family Violence Safety Notices.


Apr 26, 20224 min read
Joint Responsibility for Criminal Offences in Victoria
A short summary of the law relating to joint responsiblity for criminal offending.


Mar 29, 20223 min read
How Does a Respondent to a Family Violence Intervention Order Apply for a Variation or Revocation?
An article discussing how to revoke or vary a Family Violence Intervention Order.


Mar 29, 20222 min read
Is Cyberstalking an Offence in Victoria?
An article discussing cyberstalking is a feature of section 21A of the Crimes Act 1958 (Victoria)


Dec 2, 20212 min read
Case Study: Diversion for Persistent Breach of Family Violence Intervention Order
A case study about the offence of Persistent Contravention of Family Violence Intervention Order, heard at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court


Nov 20, 20213 min read
The Offence of Wilful Damage in Victoria - an Overview
An overview of the summary offence of Wilful Damage in Victoria.


Oct 25, 20213 min read
Case Study: Persistent Breach of FV IVO and Drive Whilst License Suspended
A case study dealing with offences of persistent breach of family violence intervention order, and drive whilst disqualified.


Sep 27, 20214 min read
What are Safe Contact or Limited Family Violence Intervention Orders?
In this article we discuss limited or safe contact Intervention Orders.


Sep 24, 20212 min read
Case Study: Unlawful Assault
A case study involving a client charged with Unlawful assault. The case was heard at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court, Septebmer 2021.


Aug 31, 20212 min read
Make Threats To Kill: Case Study
A case study on Make threat to Kill heard at the Moorabbin Magistrates' Court in May 2020.


Aug 31, 20214 min read
Order to Complete a Mens Behaviour Change Program
In this article we discuss a Court Order to complete a Mens Behaviour Change Program


Aug 31, 20212 min read
Case Study: Persistent Breach of Family Violence Order
A case study on the offence Persistent Breach of Family Violence Order heard at Moorabbin Magistrates' Court in July 2020.


Aug 31, 20211 min read
Family Violence Intervention Order Proceedings: Some Practical Tips
In this short video we discuss some practical tips in dealing with Family Violence Intervention Orders


Aug 31, 20211 min read
Contested Family Violence Intervention Order Proceedings
In this brief video we look at the legal test a Magistrate will apply during a contested hearing to determine whether or not to make a...
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