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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Congratulations Jasmine Pisasale
Our office congratulates Ms Jasmine Pisasale on becoming a Director at Slades & Parsons Jasmine Pisasale has practised exclusively in criminal law as a defence lawyer. She has represented clients…
Criminal Diversion Program
The Criminal Diversion Program is available across all Magistrates Courts in Victoria. It is not available when police charge you with an offence that can be punished by a minimum…
Family violence
Family violence intervention orders and the criminal law If you have any concerns about an application for a Family Violence Intervention Order or Safety Notice, call Slades & Parsons Solicitors.…