Sex offender travel ban a sweeping populist move
Written by Jessica Clothier, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers A recent SBS investigation Australian paedophiles still trying to travel overseas despite passport ban outlines the new legislation...
View ArticleBail – The new Everest of criminal law
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. Earlier this year, the Victorian government introduced amendments to the Bail Act 1977 (‘the Act’), following the tragic Bourke...
View ArticleRebecca – A victim of the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be...
Written by Isabelle Skaburskis, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. A recent report of the Victorian Ombudsman details the inhumane treatment of a mentally impaired woman called ‘Rebecca’ in the...
View Article10 Rules lawyers should follow in Court, which should be obvious, but...
Written by Bill Doogue, Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. I know there are many items I may have missed in this list, but the following is the top 10 things that irritate me regarding Court...
View ArticleBeing prepared for a bail application
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. Understandably, a person’s first response when taken into custody by Police is to… The post Being prepared for a bail application...
View ArticleVarying a Family Violence Intervention Order in the Magistrates’ Court
Both a Protected Person and a Respondent can seek a variation of the conditions of an existing Family Violence Intervention… The post Varying a Family Violence Intervention Order in the Magistrates’...
View ArticleRoyal Commissions – latest developments
Written by Andrew George. Partner, Doogue + George Criminal Defence Lawyers. Many law firms claim expertise. Our firm has represented clients at three… The post Royal Commissions – latest developments...
View Article‘Trust me, I’m a criminal defence lawyer’
Written by Tyson Manicolo. Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. The alleged actions of a former criminal defence lawyer, dubbed… The post ‘Trust me, I’m a criminal defence lawyer’ appeared first on...
View ArticleDutton’s proposed public sex offender register – Populist and just a bad idea
Written by Isabelle Skaburskis, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. The proposal by Peter Dutton, supported by the Prime Minister, to make… The post Dutton’s proposed public sex offender register...
View ArticleFamily Violence Intervention Orders – Counselling Orders
Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. Male Respondents to Family Violence Intervention Orders must be aware that… The post Family Violence Intervention Orders –...
View ArticleMusic festivals, drugs, testing and common sense
Written by Jack Parsons, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. Drug use and music festivals seem married to each other. Like two… The post Music festivals, drugs, testing and common sense appeared...
View ArticleBanking Royal Commission: Defendants require expertise & experience
On Monday 4th February 2019 the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation, and Financial… The post Banking Royal Commission: Defendants require expertise &...
View ArticleSex Offenders Register – Breaching reporting obligations
Written by Jessica Clothier, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers I was one day late in reporting my new job to… The post Sex Offenders Register – Breaching reporting obligations appeared first on...
View ArticleHuman trafficking victims who commit crimes – How defence lawyers can best...
Written by Isabelle Skaburskis, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers. On Friday, 8 February, Felicity Gerry QC gave a talk… The post Human trafficking victims who commit crimes – How defence lawyers...
View ArticleASIC prosecuting company directors
Written by Bill Doogue, Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers It has become a loosely held secret around legal circles… The post ASIC prosecuting company directors appeared first on Melbourne...
View ArticleThe role Victoria police play once a phone call is made about domestic violence
Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers What will the Police do when there is… The post The role Victoria police play once a phone call is made about domestic...
View ArticleSuspension of reporting obligations under the Sex Offenders Registration Act...
Written by Jessica Clothier, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Let’s make something clear at the outset… not all people… The post Suspension of reporting obligations under the Sex Offenders...
View ArticleSuppression orders
Written by Sophie Parsons, Lawyer & In-House Counsel, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Not many could have missed the media… The post Suppression orders appeared first on Melbourne Criminal Lawyers...
View ArticleContested family violence intervention orders and children
Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Where there has been a marriage or partnership… The post Contested family violence intervention orders and children appeared...
View Article‘The scope, adequacy and fairness of police investigation’ – Presented by...
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers It was that time of year again that all of… The post ‘The scope, adequacy and fairness of police investigation’ – Presented by Richard...
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