Category - Criminal law
When police execute search warrants, it is common practice for occupier's consent to be sought in lieu of executing the warrant. The practice of seeking and obtaining occupier's consent is permitted and indeed endorsed by section 30 of the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 (CIA). If an occupier does provide their consent, then...
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A medicinal cannabis oil user has had charges of drug driving dismissed in a court decision that found the MS sufferer was not affected by the drug despite a positive test.
TGB partner Tim White, in his capacity as Law Society of SA president, spoke to The Advertiser about the landmark decision.
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TGB Lawyer Lucy Wood explains the relationship between people suffering mental illness and the criminal justice system.
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The Courts and Police regard driving suspended or disqualified as extremely serious, writes criminal lawyer Luke Officer.
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When convicted of a serious criminal offence you not only face sentencing of hefty fines and or a term of imprisonment but the loss of your assets, writes criminal lawyer Lucy Wood.
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Criminal lawyer Samuel Joyce has produced an extensive guide including the investigation stage, bail and pre-trial procedure (indictable offence).
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Criminal lawyer Samuel Joyce's detailed guide covers the key issues you'll face if you're called to give evidence at a Royal Commission.
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With the birth of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigating conduct of public and government officials, the offence of Abuse of Public Office is seeing an renaissance in South Australia, writes TGB's Samuel Joyce.
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While its fun to get caught up in the Pokemon Go whirlwind, you should be aware of the risks that could put you on the wrong side of the law!
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