Driving over the legal limit is a very common offence in Victoria. If you are over 26 years old, this is your first offence, and your BAC is more than 0.05 but less than 0.069, the police can choose to give you a traffic infringement notice and take away your licence for three months. Usually,
A bench warrant gives the police the right to arrest you and bring you to court. Most likely, the police will call you and ask you to come to the station to sign a bail notice. They could also knock on your door to see if you are there. A warrant for arrest is something
Forensic experts assist the courts and the justice system by writing reports or testifying in person. The goal of a forensic expert’s testimony is to provide the court with objective evidence to help determine what happened. The jury, who are the fact-finders, decides if the information is clear and solid and how much weight it
When you plead guilty, you admit that you broke the law. Your case can be resolved on the same day if you plead guilty. If your charges are serious and you need more time to prepare, your case may be adjourned to another day. You can go to the County Court if you disagree with
The police can charge you even if they don’t talk to you first. In almost all cases, though, the accused will be given the chance to take part in an interview. There are times when someone may choose not to go through the interview process for strategic reasons. You can count on your lawyer to
The police appearing at your doorstep can be very frightening and daunting. If the police have a valid warrant, they can search your home. However, if they find nothing, that can be a good thing for your case or any potential charges. Police can only obtain a warrant from a judge if they have “probable
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