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This is a subscription-only article. 24.02.2026 – ‘The idea that you understand someone’s character before you sentence them is fundamental to the process of sentencing.’ For Justice Action…
05.02.2026 – Last Updated: 16 February 2026 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF VICTORIA AT MELBOURNE CRIMINAL DIVISION Revised Not Restricted Suitable for Publication Case No. CR-25 00699…
03.01.2026 – In a courtroom drama, the moment the hero lawyer stands to begin their cross-examination, the room falls silent with expectation. Fixing their opponent with a steely gaze, they…
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15.12.2025 – Last Updated: 16 December 2025 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA CRIMINAL DIVISION Not restricted S ECR 2023 0282; S ECR 2025 0143 Between: THE KING -and- DANNY …
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12.12.2025 – Last Updated: 16 December 2025 SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA COURT OF APPEALvS EAPCR 2024 0178 SAMANTHA SMITH Applicant v THE KING Respondent — JUDGES: EMERTON…
14.11.2025 – “Both sides want to introduce less judicial wriggle room, tougher bail and parole conditions, and more jail time.” These words were written by our crime columnist John Silvester in the…
This is a subscription-only article. 13.11.2025 – Victoria is at a crossroads. Our streets, courts and communities are under strain from rising youth crime. Victoria has a youth crime problem. Over…
08.2025 – Victoria leads the world in the use of forensic scanning technology to determine cause of death, but the legal profession is yet to fully embrace its benefits. Dr Chris O’Donnell describes the…
01.08.2025 – A teacher from Melbourne’s west has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl and possessing child sex abuse material.
Troy Ollis taught at MacKillop College in Werribee, but…
29.07.2025 – Facing a criminal charge in Melbourne requires expert legal guidance, and it is important to find a lawyer who has the skills and experience to achieve the best outcome possible for…
