Spent Convictions and the The Spent Convictions Act
The Victorian parliament has implemented a spent convictions scheme with the recent introduction of the Spent Convictions Act 2021 (‘The Act’). The scheme implements a number of ways in which…
What is the main objective of criminal law?
Criminal law aims to identify, acknowledge, punish and educate the greater community and would-be offenders about the consequences of their actions through the criminal justice system. The five key purposes…
Congratulations Louis Dean
Our office congratulates Mr Louis Dean on the successful completion of his Criminal Law Accredited Specialisation Exam. The Law Institute Victoria runs the Accredited Specialisation program to recognise lawyers who…
Impact of COVID-19 in custody
Our client, charged with Trafficking Drugs of Dependence in a Commercial Quantity, Handling Stolen Goods and Dealing with Proceeds of Crime, had been remanded in custody following an unsuccessful bail…
COVID-19 impacts: Court Delays and Bail
The spread of the Covid-19 virus has been such that it seems inevitable that at some point, an infected person will be remanded in custody and an outbreak in…
Coronavirus Update – Stage Three Penalties and Prohibitions
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is an ever-evolving issue for not only our community but the world. Measures to protect our country are rapidly increasing as new confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue…
An important message: COVID-19 Response
The legal community is currently facing several unprecedented changes affecting how our businesses and court systems operate. Notwithstanding these challenges, we want you to be assured that we remain operational…
From Custody to Diversion – How We Helped a Client Avoid a Criminal Record
Our client was charged with trafficking drugs of dependence and evading police following a police raid on her house where human growth hormones, cocaine and MDMA were located. She arrived…
Congratulations Nick Tehan
We warmly congratulate Nick Tehan on being appointed a Director of Slades & Parsons! Nick will be joining existing directors Anthony Brand and Jasmine Pisasale in his new role. Nick…
Indictable Offences
What is an Indictable Offence? Under the Crimes Act 1958, an ‘indictable offence’ covers a range of offences, including: theft drug offences armed robbery murder rape Generally, if you are…
Cultivation of Commercial Quantity of Cannabis
Louis Dean of our office represented a client who was charged with Cultivating a Commercial Quantity of Cannabis, as well as Carrying on a Business of Trafficking Cannabis. Police uncovered…
Accredited Criminal Law Specialists – Nick Tehan and Jasmine Pisasale
The Law Institute Victoria runs the Accredited Specialisation program to recognise lawyers who have demonstrated superior knowledge, experience and proficiency in a particular area of law.