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Spent Convictions – 10 Frequently Asked Questions Do you have an old conviction that is holding you back from a new job or career? Legislation introduced in Victoria last year finally makes it possible to have old convictions removed from...
Criminal Defence / Criminal Justice / Criminal Law
by Sandy A · Published Updated January 20, 2022 · Last modified Updated January 25, 2022
Charges That are Statute Barred An important deadline for police to meet, and for people charged to look out for, is the date charges must be laid by. If police miss the deadline, the accused person has the defence that...
Criminal Law / Practice and Procedure / Sentencing
by Sandy A · Published Updated August 16, 2021 · Last modified Updated August 30, 2021
What is a Community Corrections Order? A community corrections order (‘CCO’) is a sentencing order that a Judge or Magistrate can impose. It is one step below prison and one step above a fine. It can still be a harsh...
Criminal Justice / Criminal Law / Sentencing
by Sandy A · Published Updated April 8, 2021 · Last modified Updated June 4, 2021
Standard Sentences: What They Mean and How They are Applied The Standard Sentence Scheme was introduced in Victoria by the Sentencing Amendment (Sentencing Standards) Act 2017 (Vic) in February 2018. This amendment essentially abolished the former Sentencing Amendment (Baseline Sentences)...
