How do I clear my criminal record? In 2021, legislation was enacted providing people with the opportunity to have their criminal records spent. This opportunity is limited, and, in some instances, your criminal record may be disclosed.
Paul Galbally has been voted the best criminal defence lawyer in Victoria, Australia. In partnership with the Australian Financial Review and voted on by Australian legal professionals, the Best Lawyers® global directory has been providing an extensively reviewed list of Australia's best lawyers…
Sexual consent is an ongoing and freely given agreement between two or more people who are engaging in sexual activity together. Legally, consent means free agreement. Sexual acts between two adults need both adults to be consenting to that sexual act. It involves paying attention to what someone (…
Peter Ward was interviewed earlier this month for the William & Lonsdale - Lives in the Law podcast, a Melbourne-based podcast that explores the legal ecosystem in Victoria and the fascinating people that make it tick.
In Victoria, A Family Violence Intervention Order can protect a person from a family member who is committing acts of family violence. Here are 10 things that you need to know about Family Violence Intervention Orders.
In Victoria, Personal Safety Intervention Orders protect a person from physical or mental harm caused by someone who is not a family member. Here are 10 things that you need to know about Personal Safety Intervention Orders.
Instructing Solicitors Galbally & O’Bryan Lawyers Paul Galbally and Kartya Gracer
When you are pleading guilty to a criminal offence at a Magistrates’ Court Hearing or a County Court Hearing providing letters to the Court which reflect your good character can assist the outcome of your case. The form of the letter and the contents of the letter is vital. Galbally & O’Bryan…
A Royal Commission into Family Violence was established as a result of concerns about the prevalence of family violence in Australia. Read this article by Peter Ward to understand the impact of Family Violence on the Practice of Criminal Law in the State of Victoria.
Recently, Parliament has amended the Bail Act with the objective of making it far more difficult for an accused person charged with criminal offences to be released on bail. Traditionally, any person being held in custody was, prima facie, entitled to bail. What is the bail act?
Are you faced with criminal charges? Do you know what to look for in a criminal lawyer? Cathy O'Bryan provides you with some traits you should look for in an ideal criminal lawyer to get the best outcome for your case.
Have you been charged with a Police Assault offence? Galbally & O'Bryan can help. We appear regularly at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court for Assault matters and other criminal matters.
Have questions on what to do when you receive a police summons? Here is a beginners guide to the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court and what you need to do next.
Are you at Risk of Going to Prison? Being charged with a criminal offence, subsequently appearing in court, and facing the prospect of imprisonment can be a highly stressful experience.
Can an accused’s mental state, either at the time of sentencing or at the time of the commission of the criminal offence be a significant sentencing factor? Read this post to find out more.
The Supreme Court of Victoria has emphasised the continued importance of rehabilitation in the sentencing process, potentially affecting sentencing for a wide range of criminal offences.
Do you have unpaid fines for traffic, tollways, speeding infringements or parking? What you can expect in the Magistrates Court and how to achieve the best outcome.
Do you know what to expect and how to act if encountering a police interview? It is vitally important that you seek experienced criminal law advice when this situation arises.