Spent Convictions
The Victorian parliament has implemented a spent convictions scheme with the recent introduction of the Spent Convictions Act 2021 (‘The…
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…
Congratulations Louis Dean
Our office congratulates Mr Louis Dean on the successful completion of his Criminal Law Accredited Specialisation Exam. The Law Institute…
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…
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…
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…
Coronavirus – Penalties and Prohibitions
*This article has been written in accordance with the restrictions and laws in place as at 26 March 2020. In…
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,…
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…
Congratulations Nick Tehan
We warmly congratulate Nick Tehan on being appointed a Director of Slades & Parsons! Nick will be joining existing directors…
Indictable Offences
I want to plead not guilty. Do I have the case heard in the magistrates’ court or go to trial?…
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…