ADLA (Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance) is a legal collective with members from all Australian states and territories.

Early stage resolution can be valuable in criminal cases when a client intends to accept responsibility for their conduct.

If you disagree with the facts in the police brief, then you are putting forward a defence of 'factual dispute.'

There are different categories of impossibility when it comes to the defence: factual, physical and legal.

Discussion about the defence of Duress which was originally part of the CL before being legislated.

Guest speaker presented on the topic of international client management with a focus on Chinese clients.

For criminal defence lawyers, tightening your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes is paramount.

Through Suburban Law Associations, lawyers have a simple avenue to participate in and contribute to the local community.

When someone is convicted of a criminal offence, it may be the case that their visa is subject to cancellation.

Brief look at the power of this legislation with a specific focus on the defence of mental impairment. Examples provided.

HC declared s36B Australian Citizenship Act is constitutionally invalid because only the judiciary can decide criminal guilt.

Expert evidence, from pathologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists, is common in many cases, including jury trials.

Self-defence may be argued as a defence to an assault where you believe you were protecting yourself or another person.

Summary & link to webinar on restraining orders.

If a Freezing Order is made on your account, you will not be able to withdraw, transfer or otherwise access funds.

The role of AI in criminal defence law is still ancillary to the expertise and intuition of human lawyers.

The defence of sudden or extraordinary emergency is a defence open to all accused charged with Victorian offences.

A Contest Mention is a time to resolve matters and narrow the issues in dispute in consultation with the Magistrate.

What is Legal professional privilege? Is it under threat?

What is a Sentence Indication? How to apply for a Sentence Indication in the Magistrates Court.