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.…
Obtaining financial advantage – Fraud
Fraud, Australian Tax Office, obtaining financial advantage by deception, sentencing Slades & Parsons discuss cases to do with allegations of fraud. Police charged our client with Dishonestly Obtaining a Financial…
Injury, assault or violent offences
If police have charged you with Injury, assault or violent offences, these can be serious accusations. They may carry severe penalties. Know your rights during this time. Contact experienced criminal…
Congratulations Timothy Gattuso
Today the Law Institute of Victoria warmly welcomed the appointment of Tim Gattuso as a Magistrate. LIV President Katie Miller said Mr Gattuso has extensive experience in criminal law. He…
Drug use is a health issue
Drug use is an issue in this country and it’s a health issue. In all the years I have practised, and as far back as when I was in Year…
Breach of Family Violence Safety Notice
Charges of aggravated burglary when a Family Violence Safety Notice is in place: Slades & Parsons successfully defends client Issuing of Family Violence Safety Notice Police charged our client with…
Arson sentencing and mental health
Arson charges for $100,000 in property damages Slades & Parsons solicitor Mr Louis Dean represented a person charged with arson. Police charged our client after they caused over $100,000 of…
Fraud: Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception
What Is Obtaining Financial Advantage By Deception? Fraud is a criminal offence that involves obtaining a financial advantage or property by deception and can result in imprisonment, fines, and a…
Slades & Parsons Represents woman accused of trafficking drugs of dependance
Dealing with suspected proceeds of crime Sentencing Associate Solicitor Nick Tehan recently represented one of a number of accused. Police had charged them with trafficking drugs of dependence in a…
Criminal Proceedings – Race Betting
Our Associate Solicitor, Nick Tehan, defended Mr JA regarding race betting. The matter took place in the Harness Racing Victoria Appeals and Disciplinary Board in December 2015. Police had charged…
Importation of a Prohibited Import Case Results
Importation of a Prohibited Import (drug), Possession of a Prohibited Import, Committal Proceeding , Notice of Discontinuance, Case Dismissed. Ms Hancock of our office acted on behalf of an Iranian…