Charged with assault?
Assault offences are common in the community and make up a large proportion of all matters before the Local Court. …
The difference between PCA and DUI charges
What is the difference between a PCA (‘Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol’) and DUI (‘Driving Under the Influence’) charge? PCA and…
Traffic Law – Red Light Cameras
Red light cameras are positioned in certain traffic accident hot spots. They are designed to capture drivers’ failure to stop…
The Sentencing Process Explained
This information sheet will explain the purpose of sentencing once the court determines someone has committed a crime, how the process…
What you need to know about your AVO
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO) are orders made by a Magistrate of the Local Court or Children’s Court to protect a…
Traffic offences explained
If you are faced with a traffic offence, there’s an enormous amount of information to get your head around, and…
Drugs – Supply and Trafficking
Section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act says a person can be charged with deemed supply if it…
Types of Sentences
This information sheet will give you a plain English explanation of types of sentences and ‘sections’ under the Crimes (Sentencing and…
Drugs – Possession
Under section 10 of the Drugs (Misuse and Trafficking) Act it is an offence to possess illicit (or prohibited) drugs. It is…
