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How do I clear my criminal record?

How do I clear my criminal record? Spent Convictions in Victoria

By Catherine O’Bryan
03/05/2024

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.

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Paul Galbally Best Criminal Lawyer

Paul Galbally Recognised as Criminal Lawyer of the Year

By Nicholas O’Bryan
03/05/2024

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…

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Sex Consent Law Advice

Sexual consent and the law - 13 ways consent cannot be given

By Catherine O’Bryan
03/05/2023

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 (…

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Peter Ward interviewed for Lives in the Law

Peter Ward interviewed for Lives in the Law Podcast

By Nicholas O’Bryan
25/11/2022

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.

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Family Violence Intervention Orders

Family Violence Intervention Orders - What you need to know

14/04/2022

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.

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Personal Safety Intervention Order

Personal Safety Intervention Orders - What you need to know

14/04/2022

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.

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George Pell v The Queen

07/04/2020

Instructing Solicitors Galbally & O’Bryan Lawyers Paul Galbally and Kartya Gracer

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Character References and Support Letters for the Criminal Court

Character References and Support Letters for the Criminal Court

By Catherine O’Bryan
09/09/2019

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…

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Fighting Family Violence in the Home : The Impact of Family Violence on the Practice of Criminal Law in the State of Victoria

By Peter Ward
17/05/2019

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.

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How do I get released from gaol while awaiting Court

By Peter Ward
29/06/2018

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?

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What to Look for in a Criminal Lawyer?

By Catherine O’Bryan
08/06/2018

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.

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Assault Charges at Dandenong Magistrates' Court

By Catherine O’Bryan
02/10/2017

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.

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What to do when you receive a police summons?

What to do when you receive a police summons?

By Catherine O’Bryan
02/03/2016

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.

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Am I at Risk of Going to Prison?

By Peter Ward
02/12/2015

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.

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Mental Impairment: A relevant defence in criminal court cases

By Peter Ward
19/08/2015

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.

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Supreme Court of Victoria emphasises importance of rehabilitation in sentencing process

By Paul Galbally
22/04/2015

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.

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Managing unpaid fines in the Magistrates Court

By Catherine O’Bryan
01/04/2015

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.

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The importance of seeking criminal law advice prior to being interviewed by the police

By Peter Ward
11/03/2015

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.

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