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A family violence restraining order (FVRO) can be applied for, granted, and served within hours. Whether you are seeking protection from someone or you have just been handed an order you did not expect, the decisions you make in the first days could shape your life for years to come. This Astor Legal expert guide […]
Assault charges in Australia span a large range. At one end sits a push or a raised fist with no contact or injury. At the other end, there is an assault that leaves a person with permanent injuries or worse. The specific charge a person faces will influence the court process, the potential penalties, and […]
The use of peptides and synthetic drugs in Australia are only permitted for legitimate medical purposes, as prescribed by a doctor or specialist. The Poisons Standard outlines the classification of medicines and poisons, applicable to legislation across Australia. Schedule 4 outlines prescription-only medicines, encompassing peptides. Notably, steroids and peptides are distinct and subject to different […]
Key Takeaways If you wish to speak to an accredited specialist criminal lawyer about murder, manslaughter or accessory to murder, book a confidential conference with us today. What is First Degree murder? First degree murder is an American legal term which refers to a wilful, deliberate and premeditated act of unlawful killing, often executed with malice aforethought. […]
Key takeaways An apprehended violence order (AVO) can be applied for against a child by police. An AVO is a civil order and is not a criminal record. However, breaching an AVO is a criminal offence, which carries a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment and/or a $5,500 fine. It can also affect obtaining employment […]
If you have been charged by Police, you will likely be querying how to get a section 10 for mid-range drink driving in NSW. The prospect of attending Court, receiving a criminal conviction and losing your driving license can seem daunting. This can have consequences for your career as well as family responsibilities. While avoiding […]
The question of how to beat a drug driving charge is one that criminal defence lawyers answer almost daily. This is unsurprising, given that losing your driver licence can have a significant impact. It may affect your employment as well as your ability to fulfil your personal commitments. There are two separate offences for ‘drug […]
When an accused person is charged with an offence and has their liberty restricted, a common question that arises is how to vary bail conditions. You can vary bail conditions by filing an application with the court and providing the prosecution and the court sufficient notice. What is a bail variation? A bail variation is […]
One of the most common enquiries domestic violence lawyers receive is from defendants and protected persons wanting to vary an AVO. An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order that is made to protect a person from the violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behaviour of another person. In its simplest form, an AVO […]
The question of how to beat an AVO is one that lawyers answer almost daily. This is unsurprising given an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) can have a devastating effect on yourself, your partner and your family. It is important to understand that there are stringent processes involved with these orders. Defending an AVO can be […]
