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    Family Violence in Australia - get help from Dot Legal
    Criminal Lawyer, Family Lawyer

    Family Violence in Australia

    Family violence affects not just the main victim but also others who are in close proximity to them. This frequently includes young children. Family violence is not only extremely upsetting for kids, but it can also become normalized in their thoughts if they witness it at a young age. Between 2004/...
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    Can Australian police enter your premises in Australian - Get help from Dot Legal
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    Can Police Enter Premises in Australia?

    Introduction Understanding Police Powers in Australia Circumstances Allowing Police Entry Warrants Consent Exigent Circumstances Search and Seizure Privacy Rights in Australia The Role of Law in Police Premises Entry Historical Perspective High-Profile Cases The Importance of Proper Procedure The Fu...
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    Terrorism Offences And the Law
    Criminal Lawyer, Defending Charges

    Terrorism Offences And the Law

    Australia’s criminal laws were revised to include a number of Terrorism Offences in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Prior to 2001, only conventional criminal law provisions, such as murder, bombing, or hijacking of an airplane, could be used to prosecute acts of terrorism. The ...
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    Driving Whilst Suspended Licence in South Australia-dotlegal-oct23-2
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    Driving Whilst Suspended Licence in South Australia

    Driving with suspended licence or when prohibited is a highly serious traffic law violation in South Australia. Depending on the specifics of the offense, there may be a fine, additional disqualification, or even jail as a penalty. The Motor Vehicles Act of 1959, which makes it illegal to drive whil...
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    NSW Demerit Point Limits Exceeded
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    NSW Demerit Point Limits Exceeded

    Overview By assigning demerit points for a variety of driving offenses, the Demerit Points Scheme aims to promote safe and responsible driving. Demerit points offer a powerful incentive for drivers to follow other traffic laws and drive within stated speed limits in addition to financial penalties. ...
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    Defence of Self-Defence
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    Defence of Self-Defence

    This article discusses the legal justification for using force to defend oneself against a perceived threat of harm, known as the criminal defence of self-defence. An accused individual may claim self-defense if they can show that their acts were justified because they were defending themselves, ano...
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    Unfitness for Trial (Vic)
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    Unfitness for Trial (Vic)

    Criminal defendants must determine whether they want to enter a guilty or not-guilty plea. This means that the accused must consciously, voluntarily, and vehemently choose whether to take responsibility for the alleged offense or to dispute the alleged offense and contest it in court. This choice is...
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