Family Violence

Feb 52 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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