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Kevin Raison, a Senior Associate in TGB’s criminal law team, writes about the legal options available to people facing a drivers licence disqualification in South Australia. A common reaction from clients facing a court-imposed driver’s licence disqualification, is that they cannot afford to lose their licence because...
Read moreFirstly… what is an intervention order? Intervention orders help to protect a person and their family if they are a victim of abuse, and are tailored to the particular person and their situation. Intervention orders are designed to prevent someone that is harassing, threatening or abusing a person from having contact with...
Read moreThe Criminal Procedure Act 1921 (CP Act) divides criminal offences in South Australia into the following classes: Summary offences. Minor indictable offences. Major indictable offences. The classification of offences is important because different rules and processes govern different types of offences. In this blog we explore...
Read moreIf you’re a registered teacher who is under police investigation, or if you have been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence, you may have an obligation to report. In South Australia, section 24(2) of the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004, states that every teacher’s registration must have attached...
Read moreAre speed cameras always accurate? The correct answer is… it depends on who you ask. If you ask South Australia Police (SAPOL), they will say their devices are always accurate, and the speed detected can always be relied upon. If you were to ask a criminal lawyer, you would get a different answer. SAPOL has legislation in...
Read moreEngaging a criminal lawyer may seem unnecessary if you have not yet been arrested and charged, or summonsed to appear at Court. However, if you do not understand your rights and obligations as a suspect or defendant, there is a real risk of creating trouble for yourself in the long run. Here are three important reasons to consider...
Read moreTGB Lawyer Lucy Wood explains the relationship between people suffering mental illness and the criminal justice system.
Read moreCriminal lawyer Samuel Joyce's detailed guide covers the key issues you'll face if you're called to give evidence at a Royal Commission.
Read moreWhile 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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