Written by Bill Doogue. Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers 2012 Stats – How We Fared As a law firm who handle a large number of criminal jury trials, we have taken the time to reflect on what we do well and what...
Recent changes to Victoria Legal Aid funding mean that fees will only be paid for two half days of instructing for solicitors in a trial. That means that the instructor will be there to help pick a jury but probably...
Written by Bill Doogue. Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers I am frequently contacted by people about to be interviewed at a police station in relation to sexual assault allegations. And the questions I am asked generally fall into the...
Written by Bill Doogue. Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Last week I attended a plea for a client who was charged with failing to notify the Sex Offender Registry that he had changed work places. Now, let’s rewind the...
Written by Bill Doogue. Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Courts want their business to go ahead so have a genuine reason for your application.Reducing delays in Victorian Courts has become a major focus of the Courts. That focus has...
Written by Bill Doogue. Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers While money laundering is not the sexiest or most interesting crime you could write about, it has produced some of the best names for crimes I’ve ever heard. Just yesterday,...
