We have often found that when speaking to those who have been charged with a criminal offence, or assisting someone else who has, they almost always feel the same way: overwhelmed and anxious. Whether it be the thought of imprisonment, the impact of job security, the worry of friends and...
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Dating in the Digital Age… Navigating the age of consent
Dating in the digital age is already fraught with difficulties. It can often mean that without a guarantee as to the accuracy of a person’s age, a casual fling could unknowingly turn illegal. Although most dating applications require the person signing up to agree that they are at least 18...
Doing the time but not the crime…
Trials take place every single day, some lasting a few hours whilst others spanning over several months. Trials are an essential and important part of our justice system and it is imperative that each accused person is given a fair trial. When people are charged with criminal offences, many of...
Does the punishment fit the crime?
Every day in Western Australia, hundreds of sentences are handed down to people who have been convicted of criminal offences. Whether it be for breaking into a shop, stealing from an employer, assaulting a partner or selling illicit substances, there are a variety of sentences imposed for an even wider...
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