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The impact of the Human Rights Charter on Sex Offender Registration Act suspension applications
It is important for any SOR Act suspension applicant to consider how the Charter interacts with the SOR Act.
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Everything you need to know if you have been charged with careless driving
What is careless driving? Examples, possible outcomes of guilty plea, defences & case study.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Sexual Offences and the Pre-Charge Process: What Happens Before Charges are Laid?
Sexual offence allegations are some of the most serious and distressing accusations a person can face.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Regulatory investigations: A criminal defence lawyer's perspective
The overriding duty of regulatory authorities such as AHPRA and VIT is to protect interests and safety of the community.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Can lawyers attend police interviews?
People have a right to be represented in a police interview by a lawyer attending with them.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Criminal charges and the impact on your employment
It is possible to reduce the impact of criminal charges on your career of choice.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Committal mention hearings in criminal law
A committal mention hearing is one of the first hearings to attend if you have been charged with an indictable offence.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
How to prepare and appear for a Webex (remote) hearing at a Magistrates Court in Victoria
Putting in this initial preparation for a Webex hearing will help you and the court to get things running along smoothly.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Can I tell my lawyer everything?
Any information you give your solicitor, client instructions, is likely to be "confidential" or "client legal privilege".Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Appealing intervention orders as a respondent
Appealing an intervention order is a lengthy process and carries both risks and potential rewards.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Sleep sex: Sexsomnia as a criminal defence
Sexsomnia is when a person engages in sexual activities while asleep, with no recollection of the event on awakening.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Consent in sex matters
What is consent in a Sexual Assault case? Discussion about the complex definition of Sexual Assault.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Sex Offenders Register – Breaching reporting obligations
Author argues that the reporting obligations of sex offenders can be onerous and waste time & money. 2 case examples.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Consent Laws in Victoria: What You Need to Know
Key aspects of consent under Victorian law, including recent reform, real examples, and answers to commonly asked questions about sex offences and consent.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Defence Legal Costs: How and when you can apply in criminal and intervention order proceedings
It is important to consider costs in how a defence is conceived and run from the commencement of a case.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Understanding Contest Mentions In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
A pre-trial procedure to streamline criminal cases, an opportunity for resolution without a full contested hearing.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Festival season, sniffer dogs and searches – Your guide to dealing with police at a festival
There are a number of reasons that a police officer may legally search you at a festival.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Weighing options: Applying to remove conditions under Sex Offender Register in Victoria
When seeking relief from reporting obligations, it is important to understand the pros and cons of available options.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
Can I appeal an Intervention Order or change the conditions?
Explanation of intervention orders, rehearing, appeals, time limits etcDoogue + George Defence Lawyers - Article
The benefit of undergoing drug treatment before pleading guilty
Regarding court outcomes. the benefit of taking positive steps towards rehabilitation is self-evident from the case law.Doogue + George Defence Lawyers