Sexual Offences
Sexual offences can refer to a broad range of sexual behaviours that make a person feel uncomfortable, threatened or frightened. Some examples include rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. These offences are often perpetrated by someone known to and trusted by the victim. Sexual offending can occur anywhere from the family home to institutional settings […]
Assault Charges
The definition of assault will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Generally, assault is defined as intentionally placing an individual in reasonable apprehension of imminent harm or offensive conduct. Difference between aggravated and common assault Common assault cases are usually dealt with in the Local Court and may sometimes reach the District Court. This kind of […]
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
An apprehended Violence Order, or AVO, is an order made by a court that protects a person in need of protection from the following: There are two types of AVOs: Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) which are issued where there is a domestic relationship and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVOs) which are issued when there […]