Emergency management days for Victorian prisoners during COVID-19
Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers The era of COVID-19 is a particularly difficult… The post Emergency management days for Victorian prisoners during COVID-19...
View ArticleResolving conflict in the age of Lawyer X
Written by Annamiek Van Loon, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers I don’t enjoy watching law related shows – they… The post Resolving conflict in the age of Lawyer X appeared first on Melbourne...
View ArticleThe rights of people accused of a crime are especially important in a time of...
Several temporary legislative measures responding to the coronavirus pandemic will be included in the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 (Vic) which will be introduced into Parliament on...
View ArticleCOVID-19 and the courts: How are courts responding to COVID-19 in their...
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers The outbreak of COVID-19 (‘coronavirus’) has radically changed our lifestyle… The post COVID-19 and the courts: How are courts...
View ArticleCOVID-19 and Bail Applications in Victoria
Written by Sophie Parsons, Senior Associate, In-House Counsel, Accredited Criminal Law Specialist, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers In the current situation, it is… The post COVID-19 and Bail...
View ArticleCoronavirus Penalties
Written by Amelia Ramsay, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers The State government has just established a coronavirus enforcement squad of five hundred… The post Coronavirus Penalties appeared...
View ArticleWhat are the defences to a rape charge?
Written by Bill Doogue, Director, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Being charged with a serious sexual offence, particularly rape, can… The post What are the defences to a rape charge? appeared first on...
View ArticleDefending against child porn charges in Victoria
Written by Andrew George, Director, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Offences relating to child abuse material (“child pornography”) are some… The post Defending against child porn charges in Victoria...
View ArticleWhy it’s best to get a specialist lawyer for sex offences
Written by Kristina Kothrakis, Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Being accused of rape or sexual assault is a distressing… The post Why it’s best to get a specialist lawyer for sex offences...
View ArticleCan sniffer dogs smell LSD? Your Victorian drug detection dog questions,...
Written by Jack Parsons, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers It is increasingly common to see drug detection dogs (also… The post Can sniffer dogs smell LSD? Your Victorian drug detection dog...
View ArticleIs your bong legal?
Written by Greer Boe, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Cannabis law reform is occurring throughout the country, with home-grown… The post Is your bong legal? appeared first on Melbourne...
View ArticleWill I lose my license? Your Victorian drug driving questions, answered
Written by Dee Giannopoulos, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Receiving a drug-driving charge can be a devastation experience.… The post Will I lose my license? Your Victorian drug...
View ArticleGot charged for the first time? Don’t go it alone.
Written by Hester Kelly, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers A person’s first interaction with the criminal justice system can… The post Got charged for the first time? Don’t go it alone....
View ArticleRehabilitating young offenders or investment into criminality?
Written by Mahnoor Sikandar, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers I have countless memories of going down to the cells… The post Rehabilitating young offenders or investment into criminality?...
View ArticleProtesting – Know where you stand
Written by Hester Kelly, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers You might have recently seen in the media a lot… The post Protesting – Know where you stand appeared first on Melbourne Criminal...
View ArticleHostile activities – Part 2
Written by Isabelle Skaburskis, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers I recently published a post that was critical of the… The post Hostile activities – Part 2 appeared first on Melbourne Criminal...
View ArticleInternational driver’s licenses
Written by Jack Parsons, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Overseas travel and road trips. You know what I’m talking… The post International driver’s licenses appeared first on Melbourne Criminal...
View ArticleHostile activities – Part 1
Written by Isabelle Skaburskis, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Criminal law gives the government power to take away people’s… The post Hostile activities – Part 1 appeared first on Melbourne...
View ArticleUsing sport to rehabilitate young offenders
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Like every other AFL loving Melbournian, I spent this glorious… The post Using sport to rehabilitate young offenders appeared first on...
View ArticleEroding judicial independence
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers The Constitution of Australia establishes three arms of Federal and… The post Eroding judicial independence appeared first on...
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