In Australia, a police check provides information about whether the person you are considering hiring has any Disclosable Court Outcomes (DCO) or charges still under process. A company may request your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for various reasons. Depending on the company, they may review the details of your Disclosable Court Outcomes (DCOs) to
Marital rape, also called spousal rape, occurs when one spouse or partner in a marriage or close relationship engages in sexual acts with the other partner without their consent. In the Australian state of Victoria, spousal rape is a serious crime and is against the law. Understanding the different circumstances under which marital rape can
False accusations of sexual assault do happen, even though they are rarely discussed. Not only do they matter, but they are also not an exception. People can lose their whole lives if they are wrongly accused of sexual assault, even if they are later found not guilty. Even before the possibility of going to jail
The Child Protection Register, sometimes called the “sex offenders’ register,” contains information on individuals convicted of child sex crimes, including offences such as kidnapping, manslaughter, or murder when involving children. A person listed on the register is also known as a registered sex offender or registrable person. They are required to follow strict reporting rules
Every day, unfortunately, innocent people are wrongly accused and charged with crimes they did not commit. They could be misidentified by a victim, police investigations could go awry, or someone with a grudge or a desire for financial gain could accuse someone of a crime they did not commit. It’s astonishing how this can change
The Victorian government funds the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT), where people who have been victims of violent crime can apply for financial aid for their injuries. VOCAT provides victims with up to $7,700 in assistance. The amount awarded depends on the details of the case and whether the applicant is classified as a
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Josh is an excellent lawyer for drink driving cases… he is always happy to listen, answer my calls day and night and on weekends and gave me clear advice the whole time. He is also a gun in court and was able to get me no conviction and a small fine when other lawyers told me I would be in much more trouble. Thank you Josh for your hard work and I highly recommend you.
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I highly recommend Josh Smith. I was facing serious criminal charges due to wrong circumstance. Through the advice & recommendations of Josh, I took all the steps he asked of me. Josh was able to put across with great accuracy the reality of what had happened, reducing my charges and sentence to a no conviction. It was a great outcome and would not have happened without Josh & Shelley’s experience & professionalism.
