Category - Criminal Law
A conviction is a formal declaration of guilt by a court that is recorded on the criminal history kept about you by the South Australian government, writes Adelaide criminal lawyer Richard Yates.
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South Australians who plead guilty to a criminal offence within four weeks of appearing in Court could now receive sentence reductions of up to 40 percent.
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If someone posts nasty material about you on social media or other publications you may be able to take action through defamation laws, writes TGB's Amber Sprague.
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MEDIA: With Adelaide’s annual ‘Schoolies’ festival around the corner, lawyer Morry Bailes told 7 News underage drinking is a legal risk for teenagers and their parents.
15/11/11: VIDEO, 7 News, Schoolies warning. Click here.
Under South Australian law, an adult cannot supply a minor with alcohol in a public place.
“If...
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MEDIA: Tindall Gask Bentley managing partner Morry Bailes says introducing new laws to counter violence in sport is unnecessary.
22/8/11 – Morry Bailes interviews: ABC News, 7 News, 9 News, 10 News, the Advertiser (AdelaideNow)
Tindall Gask Bentley managing partner Morry Bailes says introducing new laws to counter violence...
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