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Trial exposes culture of snitches
30/09/2011
FOR as long as there have been crooks there have been snitches, but only after his death was Carl Williams revealed as one of them.
Electronic Discovery
6/06/2011
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First Offence Public Order Charges
First Offence Public Order Charges
If you find yourself facing a public order charge and this is your first offence, the laws relating to your case may be different. As Melbourne lawyers with extensive experience in a number of fields, including public order law, we can advise you of the best way to handle your specific matter and any way in which the laws may differ for your first offence.
Public Order offences are charges such as affray, riot or rout, brought about where there is a disturbance in or in the sight of a public area.
Public order offences issues include;
We have great experience in these matters. As an example we defended a number of the defendants in charges arising from the G20 riots.
If you have been charged with a Public Order offence and need advice or representation, please contact us immediately by calling 03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.
Public order offences issues include;
- As this is a first offence, where there any extenuating circumstances that led you to act in a manner that is out of character?
- A dissection and distinction of events and who was involved. Often the hardest part of riot charges is working out who did what.
- What was the level of danger that the vicims were exposed to?
- What was the motivation? We work with you to put the offending in a context that makes a Judge understand it and for them to see how it came about.
We have great experience in these matters. As an example we defended a number of the defendants in charges arising from the G20 riots.
If you have been charged with a Public Order offence and need advice or representation, please contact us immediately by calling 03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.
